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Kovacevic Faces Goffin: Clash of Rising and Struggling Stars

1/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Aleksandar Kovacevic, currently ranked 102nd, is set to clash with 56th-ranked David Goffin in the first round of the ATP Montpellier on January 29, 2025. Riding high on a 9-3 record and fresh off a victory at the Oeiras Challenger, Kovacevic looks to capitalize on Goffin's recent struggles, who seeks to bounce back from a disappointing 0-3 start this year.

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Aleksandar Kovacevic, ranked 102nd, faces 56th-ranked David Goffin on January 29, 2025. Kovacevic's rise mirrors the 1990s surge of young tennis stars like Andre Agassi, who transformed the sport. Both players seek momentum, reminiscent of Goffin's 2017 peak, when he reached the ATP top 10.

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Story summary

Aleksandar Kovacevic, currently ranked 102nd, is set to clash with 56th-ranked David Goffin in the first round of the ATP Montpellier on January 29, 2025. Riding high on a 9-3 record and fresh off a victory at the Oeiras Challenger, Kovacevic looks to capitalize on Goffin's recent struggles, who seeks to bounce back from a disappointing 0-3 start this year.

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