Fabian Marozsan vs Timofey Skatov Preview & Prediction | 2026 Almaty Open | First Round

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Fabian Marozsan takes on Timofey Skatov in round one of the Almaty Open.

Ranking points: ATP 250

Start date/time: 19 October 2026 at 7:00 am

Venue: Almaty Arena, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Surface: Indoor hard

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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Fabian Marozsan vs Timofey Skatov prediction

Fabian Marozsan was unable to get past the first-round in Shanghai, falling to a defeat against Zachary Svajda. The Hungarian lost 6-3 7-6 (2). He had built decent momentum in the leadup to the Masters 1000 event, with a quarter-final appearance at the Hangzhou Open. Marozsan has advanced to three semi-finals on the ATP Tour in 2026, but he is still ranked outside the world’s top 60. 

His first-round opponent in Almaty is Timofey Skatov. The Kazakh has received a wildcard for this event. He was unable to qualify for the Shanghai Masters last time out, following a straight sets defeat to Bernard Tomic. Skatov has just the one tour-level victory in 2026 at the Estoril Open, though he has also advanced to a couple of finals on the Challenger Tour.

Marozsan is the more established player of the two, and he will be expected to come through with the comfortable victory. 

Fabian Marozsan vs Timofey Skatov tip: Fabian Marozsan to win 2-0