Miami Masters 2023: Murray vs Lajovic Prediction, Odds & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 Miami Masters first-round match featuring Andy Murray vs Dusan Lajovic on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Andy Murray vs Dusan Lajovic Match Preview

Will Andy Murray get the win? Will Dusan Lajovic pull off the upset? This will be an interesting one, where we have a tennis legend in resurgent form looking to get through. Who will triumph and move through to the Round of 64 at the 2023 Miami Masters?

Andy Murray has made his own history this season, playing the longest match of his career and winning many tough battles. As a former champion in Miami, Murray knows he can play well here and can certainly pick up a couple of wins. Dusan Lajovic is a tough customer but with the level Murray has been able to display, I expect him to grab the win and book his spot in the Round of 64 of the 2023 Miami Masters.

Dusan Lajovic hasn’t been playing too much tennis lately, but is still ranked within the world top 80 and playing some solid tennis. Though by ranking this match seems within his grasp, Andy Murray is playing above his ranking and is obviously capable of great things. Let’s see if the Serb can withstand the pressure and manage to record a win over Murray for a place in the second round at the 2023 Miami Masters.

Andy Murray vs Dusan Lajovic Prediction and Pick

Andy Murray and Dusan Lajovic have never met before, with this being their first career meeting. Remarkably so, the pair have never met despite both having long careers. Murray comes into this one a heavy favorite, and with the conditions in his favor, I expect him to put up a solid display and grab his second straight sets win of the season for a place in the Round of 64 at the 2023 Miami Masters.