In the Round of 32 of the Chengdu Open on Thursday, Alibek Kachmazov (ranked No.

252) faces Aleksandar Kovacevic (No.

72).

Kovacevic carries -185 odds to defeat Kachmazov (+140).

In his most recent match on Wednesday, Kachmazov knocked off Jie Cui in two sets, 6-3, 6-2, to move on past the qualifying round.

Kovacevic was beaten in four sets the last time he played, falling 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 5-7 to Frances Tiafoe at the Round of 128 of the US Open on August 26, 2024.

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