ATP Roland Garros
Day 3 – Tuesday 27 May 2025, Paris, France.


- The match up: Alexander Shevchenko vs Dusan Lajovic
- Event Name: Roland Garros
- Match Date: Tuesday 27 May 2025
- Day Of Event: Day 3
- Event Address: Paris, France
Let’s have a look at all the career, performance and head-to-head stats for the match and find out if Alexander Shevchenko or Dusan Lajovic is expected to win.
Match Details:
Alexander Shevchenko vs Dusan Lajovic – Tuesday 27 May 2025 – Roland Garros – Paris, France
Alexander Shevchenko vs Dusan Lajovic Head-to-Head, Preview, Stats & Pick:
Head To Head First Meeting.
In a thrilling first meeting on the tennis court, Alexander Shevchenko from Kazakhstan faced off against Dusan Lajovic from Serbia. Shevchenko, who has been on a steady rise in the rankings, broke into the Top 300 in March 2022, then the Top 200 in June 2022, before breaking into the Top 100 in April 2023. His career reached a high point in February 2024 when he achieved a career-high ranking of No. 45 after a stunning victory over No. 7 Rune to reach the quarterfinals in Rotterdam. Shevchenko has had impressive performances, saving two match points to earn his first Top 10 win over No. 9 Fritz and reaching his first ATP Tour quarterfinal in Basel. He continued his success by advancing to his first semifinal and final in Metz to close out his strong 2023 season. The Kazakh player has also shown consistency in 2024, reaching the quarterfinals in Montpellier, Rotterdam, Geneva, and Almaty.
On the other side of the net, Dusan Lajovic has had his fair share of career highlights as well. The Serbian player achieved a career-high ranking of No. 23 after defeating future World No. 1 Medvedev to reach his first ATP Tour singles final at the 2019 ATP Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo. Lajovic made a statement at the event, entering as World No. 48 and becoming the lowest-ranked finalist since No. 53 Arazi in 2001. He added to his accolades by capturing his second title at the 2023 Banja Luka, where he defeated No. 1 Djokovic in the quarterfinals and No. 6 Rublev in the final. This feat made Lajovic the first player to achieve two Top 10 wins en route to a clay ATP 250 title in the series’ history. Additionally, Lajovic has a solid history of success, winning his first ATP Tour singles title in 2019 at Umag, a doubles title at the 2015 Istanbul with Albot, and a team title at the 2020 ATP Cup as a member of Team Serbia. He has also qualified for ATP Masters 1000 events 16 times, including a run to the quarterfinals in Madrid in 2018.
As these two rising stars prepare to face each other for the first time, fans can expect a competitive and exciting match on the court. Both Shevchenko and Lajovic bring a wealth of experience, skill, and determination to the game, making this matchup one to watch. With Shevchenko’s recent success and Lajovic’s impressive resume, the outcome of their encounter is sure to be one filled with intense rallies, strategic play, and electrifying moments. Tennis enthusiasts around the world will be eager to witness the clash of these two talented players as they battle it out for victory in what promises to be an unforgettable showdown.
Alexander Shevchenko vs Dusan Lajovic Prediction:
I believe Alexander Shevchenko will win in straight sets.
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