8/15/11 3:16 AM | Kelli DeMario
Tournament seed Richard Gasquet will begin his run in Cincinnati, as he takes to the court against Alexandr Dolgopolov. The Frenchman is joined in first-round action by Fernando Verdasco, who faces Thomas Bellucci.
(12) Richard Gasquet vs. Alexandr Dolgopolov
Twelfth seed Richard Gasquet holds a 1-0 series edge against Alexandr Dolgopolov, having won their only previous meeting at the 2010 tournament in Nice.
Gasquet makes his return to competition following a round of 16 loss to Nicolas Almagro in Canada. The 25-year-old Frenchman is bidding for his 30th match victory this season.
World No. 21 Alexandr Dolgopolov looks to rebound after suffering a second-round defeat to Tomas Berdych at the Rogers Cup. The 22-year-old will attempt to win his first match in Cincinnati on Monday.
Prediction: Gasquet in three sets.
Fernando Verdasco vs. Thomaz Bellucci
Fernando Verdasco leads first-round opponent Thomaz Bellucci 2-1 in the series. Monday marks their third meeting on hard-court.
Verdasco reached the Rogers Cup second round before falling to Janko Tipsarevic, 4-6, 7-6(5), 3-6. The 27-year-old Spaniard looks to record his 28th victory of the season.
Thomaz Bellucci returns to action following a second-round loss to Richard Gasquet at the Rogers Cup. The Brazilian will be looking to win consecutive matches for the first time since June.
Prediction: Verdasco in three sets.
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