Halle 2023: Hubert Hurkacz vs Christopher Eubanks preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick

Match Details

Fixture: (6) Hubert Hurkacz vs (Q) Christopher Eubanks

Date: June 20, 2023

Tournament: Terra Wortmann Open

Round: First Round (Round of 32)

Venue: Halle, Germany

Category: ATP 500

Surface: Grass

Prize money: €2,345,130

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Hubert Hurkacz vs Christopher Eubanks preview

Defending champion Hubert Hurkacz will face off against qualifier Christopher Eubanks in the first round of the 2023 Terra Wortmann Open on Tuesday.

Hurkacz kicked off his grass swing by competing in the Boss Open last week. After a first-round bye, he faced Yosuke Watanuki in the second round. The Pole dropped the opening set before staging a comeback to win the match in three sets.

Hurkacz then ousted Christopher O'Connell in straight sets to set up a semifinal showdown with home favorite Jan-Lennard Struff. The 26-year-old managed to clinch the first set, but went on to lose the contest in three sets thereafter.

Eubanks, meanwhile, came through the qualifying rounds of the Boss Open, but failed to get past Richard Gasquet in the first round. He once again had to go through the qualifiers in Halle.

Eubanks earned a hard-fought three-set win to defeat Hugo Gaston. He then took on Daniel Altmaier, where he bagged the first set of the match. His opponent retired midway through the second set due to an injury, which enabled the American to qualify for the main draw with a 6-4, 2-3 scoreline.

Hubert Hurkacz vs Christopher Eubanks head-to-head

This will be the first meeting between the two, so the head-to-head stands at 0-0 for now.

Hubert Hurkacz vs Christopher Eubanks odds

Player	Moneyline	Handicap Bets	Total Games
Hubert Hurkacz	-350	+1.5 (-1000)	Over 25.5 (-110)
Christopher Eubanks	+240	-1.5 (+475)	Under 25.5 (-125)

(Odds are sourced from BetMGM)

Hubert Hurkacz vs Christopher Eubanks prediction

Christopher Eubanks at the 2023 French Open.

Hurkacz has begun his grass season on a positive note. His semifinal showing at the Boss Open was highlighted by his strong serving. He served no less than at least 15 aces across all his matches. However, the Pole will need a bit more than that as well to make it over the finish line.

Eubanks' experience on grass is rather limited at the ATP level and he's still trying to establish his credentials on the surface. He's got a pretty decent forehand and a good serve, which he'll need to work at optimum levels to do some damage against the Pole.

Hurkacz, however, is one of the most capable players on grass. While there are some holes in his game, his serve alone should help him ease past Eubanks. Expect the defending champion to commence his campaign with a win.

Pick: Hubert Hurkacz to win in straight sets.