Alexandre Muller vs Botic van de Zandschulp Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | First Round
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Alexandre Muller takes on Botic van de Zandschulp in Rome.
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Alexandre Muller vs Botic van de Zandschulp prediction
Alexandre Muller will hope for an upturn in form at the Italian Open, as he has lost four of his last five matches. He lost in the first-round of Masters 1000 events in Monte-Carlo and Madrid, while he failed to qualify for the Barcelona Open. His struggles continued on the Challenger Tour in Aix-en-Provence, as he was defeated in round one by Wu Yibing.
His first-round opponent in Rome is Botic van de Zandschulp. The Dutchman impressed at the Bucharest Open last month as he won three matches in a row without dropping a set to advance to the last four. However, he was unable to make the final following a defeat to Mariano Navone. He has competed in just one event since, losing in the second-round of the BMW Open.
Van de Zandschulp has been the more convincing player recently, and the pressure will be on Muller to perform after a tough run.
Alexandre Muller vs Botic van de Zandschulp tip: Botic van de Zandschulp to win
