ATP - ATP Washington Citi Open
Prediction :
Evans to win in three sets
Former British No. 1 Daniel Evans will face Zizou Bergs in the first round at ATP Washington on Monday. A first meeting between the two players presents both with a chance to rise from losing outings, and we have a prediction for the match.
Evans is a former winner here, clinching the 2023 title, but starts this season as a wildcard. He is coming off a second-round loss to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon in straight sets.
That defeat extended the dent in his season, having compiled a 16-19 record so far. He will arrive for this match placed 140th in the live rankings. Evans hasn’t progressed past the quarter-finals this season but has a 9-5 record at Washington.
Bergs has had a number of deep runs in the season, including reaching two finals. In recent times, however, fitness and luck haven't favored him, and he comes into this match on a poor run.
His loss to world No. 378 Lloyd Harris in the first round at Wimbledon marked a fourth straight defeat and eighth in 12 for the Belgian.
He arrives for his opening match in Washington, placed 50th in the live rank and keen on improving his season’ record of 21-17. The winner from this game will face Alex Michelsen in the second round.
Daniel Evans vs Zizou Bergs Form
Daniel Evans and Zizou Bergs Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
3 Jul 2025 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
1 Jul 2025 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
26 Jun 2025 - ATP Eastbourne International
25 Jun 2025 - ATP Eastbourne International
23 Jun 2025 - ATP Eastbourne International
18 Jun 2025 - ATP London - Queen's
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
30 Jun 2025 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
23 Jun 2025 - ATP Eastbourne International
18 Jun 2025 - ATP Halle Open
15 Jun 2025 - ATP Libema Open
14 Jun 2025 - ATP Libema Open
13 Jun 2025 - ATP Libema Open
Daniel Evans - Zizou Bergs Key Points
- Evans has four wins in his five first round matches on the tour this season.
- Evans has compiled a 9-5 record at ATP Washington, winning one title.
- Bergs has suffered seven first round losses at tour level this season.
- Five of Bergs’ last nine matches needed a deciding set.
Our Daniel Evans vs Zizou Bergs Prediction
Zizou Bergs comes into this match on a really poor run but has managed to win at least a set in seven of his last nine outings. The Belgian has largely had fitness issues to blame as he continues to battle a shoulder injury.
He faces Daniel Evans, who is also not on a great run in the season but his recent results have been more promising. Evans is returning to Washington after missing in 2024. In his last appearance here, he won the title and will bank on this track record. Our prediction for Daniel Evans v Zizou Bergs is for Evans to win in three sets.