Colton Smith vs Thiago Agustin Tirante Preview & Prediction | 2026 U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship | First Round

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Colton Smith faces Thiago Agustin Tirante in the first-round of the US Men’s Clay Court Championship.

Ranking points: ATP 250

Start date/time:

Venue: River Oaks Country Club, Houston, USA

Surface: Outdoor clay

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Colton Smith vs Thiago Agustin Tirante prediction

Colton Smith has picked up a title on the Challenger Tour this season, having won an event in Cleveland at the beginning of last month. However, his recent results have not been inspiring as he was defeated in the first qualifying stages of Delray Beach, Indian Wells and Miami. Smith is currently on a three-match losing run and has not tasted victory since his title win.

He faces Thiago Agustin Tirante in round one. Despite only entering the Miami Open as a lucky loser, Tirante did win his first-round match after beating Valentin Royer in a tight three set match. He was then defeated by Francisco Cerundolo. The Argentine’s best ATP result of the season was a quarter-final appearance in Rio during the South American clay court season.

Tirante is a stronger player on this surface, while Smith has failed to kick on since his Challenger success. The former should be regarded as the favourite to win this match in Houston.

Colton Smith vs Thiago Agustin Tirante tip: Thiago Agustin Tirante to win