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Steve Johnson vs Kevin Anderson Preview & Tips - Anderson to advance in Delray Beach

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 14 Feb 2022

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Brad Newcomb 14 Feb 2022

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The match will take place in Delray Beach, Florida
The game is on Tuesday, February 15
This is the ninth meeting between the two players on the ATP Tour
Johnson has defeated Anderson three matches in a row
Anderson won this event in 2012

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Steve Johnson vs Kevin Anderson Predictions

Johnson holds the advantage in recent matches against Anderson, but the South African has been serving well this year and can reverse his recent head to head record at the Delray Open in Florida.

Steve Johnson vs Kevin Anderson Predictions
Head To Head
Steve Johnson Form
Kevin Anderson Form
Steve Johnson vs Kevin Anderson FAQs

Johnson lands only 54% of his first-serves in play.
Johnson has served 32 double faults this season
Johnson wins 23% 1st-serve points when receiving
Anderson has served 67 aces in four ATP tour matches this season
Anderson has won 92% of his service games this season
Anderson has lost two consecutive hard court matches to Johnson in main draw events

Head To Head

Steve Johnson and Kevin Anderson have met each other eight times in main draw events on the ATP Tour, with both players winning four games apiece.

Anderson holds the slight advantage of four wins to Johnson's three when they have faced off on the hardcourt surface.

Their last encounter was during qualifying at the Cincinnati ATP Masters 1000 on the hardcourt surface in 2021, with Anderson beating Johnson 7-6(7-3) 6-4.

Johnson is ranked 99th on the ATP Tour.

Anderson is ranked 93rd.

Steve Johnson Form

Steve Johnson has had an average start to his 2022 season with a win/loss ratio of three games to four.

His last three matches against Anderson in main draw events have been victories, including two on the hardcourt surface, although he did lose to the South African in a qualifying match last season.

The 32-year-old American has hit 70 aces this season but has also served 32 double faults. He lands 54% of his first-serves in play, which is a low percentage and only 2% more than his second serve. Anderson will look to put pressure on Johnson's current frail service game.

When receiving this season, Johnson has performed better, winning 23% 1st serve return points, 30% return points and 11% of all return games.

Johnson will need to serve much better than his current statistics to remain competitive against Anderson in Florida.

Kevin Anderson Form

Kevin Anderson won the Delray Beach Open in 2012 and was the finalist in 2014, although his record on the ATP Tour for 2022 stands at one win and three losses.

However, he showed signs of returning to some form again when he beat Sam Querrey 6-4 6-4 in the opening round at the Dallas Open. He then lost a very close three-set tiebreaker affair against John Isner that lasted two and half hours.

Anderson has been serving well as he has struck 67 aces in the four tennis matches this year, winning 80% of his 1st-serve points, 58% of his 2nd-serve points and 92% of his service games.

The 35-year-old South African has not been at his best when receiving this year, winning 13% of first-serve return points, 20% of return points and only 4% of return games.

Anderson will need to improve his return game as the season progresses to be more competitive on the ATP Tour.

The former world number 5 showed enough at the recent Dallas Open to give himself a chance of beating Johnson and advancing to the next round at the Delray Beach Open.

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Verdict

Steve Johnson v Kevin Anderson

Anderson is tipped to beat Johnson in two competitive sets in the opening round of the Delray Beach Open.

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