Luca Van Assche vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Winston-Salem Open Odds - Tuesday, August 25th
Luca Van Assche and Aleksandar Kovacevic meet in the second round of the Winston-Salem Open on Tuesday, August 25. Van Assche enters in excellent form, but Kovacevic's serve gives the American a legitimate chance to turn this into a lengthy three-set battle.
Peter Alexis - August 25, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadLuca Van Assche vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic Prediction: Can Kovacevic Push Winston Salem Open Match to Three Sets Today?
Van Assche and Kovacevic are scheduled for a 3:30 PM ET start in Winston-Salem, with Van Assche listed as the -151 moneyline favorite and Kovacevic available at +123. The market expects the Frenchman to advance, but the matchup looks considerably more competitive than a routine straight-sets victory.
Van Assche comes in playing some of his best tennis of the season. He recently captured another Challenger title in Quebec City and received a first-round bye in Winston-Salem, giving him an opportunity to recover before beginning his run at the ATP 250 event. His combination of movement, consistency and improved baseline offense makes him the deserved favorite.
Luca Van Assche vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic Odds
- Moneyline: Van Assche (-151), Kovacevic (+123)
Luca Van Assche vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Where to Watch: Tennis Channel
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Luca Van Assche vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic Prediction
The issue with Van Assche is that his wins are not always clean. Even during his recent surge, he has repeatedly allowed opponents to extend matches after putting himself in position to take control. Wins over Ryuki Sakamoto, Dusan Lajovic, Titouan Droguet and Alexander Blockx during the past month all required deciding sets, showing how quickly his matches can become complicated when his level briefly dips.
That creates an opening for Kovacevic, particularly with the American already acclimated to the Winston-Salem courts. He defeated Felix Balshaw 6-4, 7-6 in the first round without facing a break point and won 91% of his first-serve points. Van Assche represents a significant step up in competition, but another strong serving performance could be enough for Kovacevic to steal one set.
Kovacevic also brings the type of aggressive game that can make this market appealing. He averages considerably more aces than Van Assche and is capable of shortening points behind his first serve. If he can protect his service games for one set and force a tiebreak or capitalize on one loose Van Assche service game, this match can reach a decider without requiring the American to pull the outright upset.
Luca Van Assche vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic Best Bet
- Best Bet: Over 2.5 Sets (+110) Check out the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
Van Assche remains the more trustworthy player over a full match and should have the advantage once longer rallies develop. That makes a three-set script particularly attractive. The Frenchman can ultimately advance while still allowing Kovacevic's serve and aggression to create enough resistance for each player to take a set.
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