4/11/11 2:14 AM | Kelli DeMario
Eleventh seed Viktor Troicki will kick off his campaign at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters on Monday, as he takes on wildcard Jean-Rene Lisnard. Tommy Robredo is also in action, set to meet Ivan Dodig in the opening round.
(11) Viktor Troicki vs. (WC) Jean-Rene Lisnard
World No. 16 Viktor Troicki makes his return to action following a round of 16 finish at the Sony Ericsson Open. The 25-year-old is 16-7 for the season, bolstered by a runner-up effort in Sydney. He will be making his third appearance in Monte- Carlo, where he has yet to advance past the round of 32.
World No. 690 Jean-Rene Lisnard is slated to make his 2011 main draw debut on Monday. The 31-year-old veteran will be looking to capture his first match in Monte Carlo since 2009.
Prediction: Troicki in straight sets.
Tommy Robredo vs. Ivan Dodig
World No. 30 Tommy Robredo trails first-round opponent Ivan Dodig 0-1 in the series, having lost their only previous encounter at the 2010 IF Stockholm Open.
The Spaniard is 16-4 for the season, with help from a title-winning run on clay in Santiago and a semifinal finish in Buenos Aires. The 28-year-old advanced to the Monte-Carlo round of 16 last season, before falling to David Nalbandian in straight sets.
World No. 55 Ivan Dodig is set to make his first appearance at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters on Monday. The 26-year-old is 11-6 for the year, aided by a maiden championship run in Zagreb.
Prediction: Robredo in three sets.
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