Billy Harris vs Dušan Lajović

ATP Wimbledon – 1st Round
Billy Harris vs Dušan Lajović

🧠 Form & Context

• Billy Harris
  🎯 British No. 5 returns to Wimbledon with confidence after an Eastbourne QF run.
  🔥 Beat Norrie and Bellucci last week—clear signs of grass comfort.
  📈 14–6 on grass last year, now 4–5 this season.
  😤 Eager to avenge last year's R1 loss to Munar.


• Dušan Lajović
  🧱 A clay-court specialist with limited grass success (13–28 career).
  🍀 Entered main draw as a lucky loser after failing to qualify.
  📉 0–6 in sets at Wimbledon since 2022.
  📆 Reached a Challenger final on clay just two weeks ago—little grass prep.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This is a surface mismatch. Harris is on home soil, in rhythm, and thriving in grass exchanges—especially with his aggressive first-strike tennis. Lajović is far more effective on slow surfaces and has not adapted well to grass over his career.

Harris has tightened up mentally since his Wimbledon debut and now brings legit form from Eastbourne. He’ll likely target Lajović’s weaker forehand and look to close points quickly with his forehand and serve.

Lajović can be tricky when he finds rhythm, but grass rushes him—and recent results show he’s still uncomfortable changing pace and direction on this surface. Unless Harris implodes, the home crowd and fast court should push him over the line.

🔮 Prediction

Prediction: Harris in 4 sets – early nerves possible, but grass pedigree and form give him the edge.

Betting angle: Harris ML (value under 1.70) or –2.5 sets spread if available.