Lorenzo Musetti vs Frances Tiafoe Preview & Prediction | 2026 Vienna Open (Erste Bank Open) | First Round

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Lorenzo Musetti takes on Frances Tiafoe in the first-round of the Vienna Open. 

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time: 27 October 2026 at 12:30 pm

Venue: Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria

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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Lorenzo Musetti vs Frances Tiafoe prediction

Lorenzo Musetti is full of confidence after winning the Lyon Open last Sunday, ending a four-year wait for his third ATP Tour title. The Italian produced an impressive comeback against Flavio Cobolli in the semi-finals, saving four match points before winning 4-6 6-2 7-5. He then delivered an outstanding performance in the final, defeating Taylor Fritz without facing a break point. Musetti was also involved in a gruelling quarter-final match with Luca Van Assche, which lasted over three and a half hours. 

He faces Frances Tiafoe in the first-round. The American has enjoyed an excellent 2026, highlighted by his Halle Open title and runner up finish in Cincinnati. Tiafoe also progressed to the semi-finals of the US Open for the third time in his career. He is currently eighth in the Race to Turin.

Tiafoe leads the head-to-head 5-4, but this will be their first match against each other indoors. He also won their most recent match earlier this season in Cincinnati. The short turnaround for Musetti could favour the fresher American.

Lorenzo Musetti vs Frances Tiafoe tip: Frances Tiafoe to win