Marton Fucsovics vs Frances Tiafoe Preview & Prediction | 2025 Japan Open Tennis Championships | First Round

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Marton Fucsovics faces Frances Tiafoe in the Japan Open.

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time:

Venue: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan

Surface: Outdoor hard

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

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

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Marton Fucsovics vs Frances Tiafoe prediction

Frances Tiafoe will be eager to bounce back from a disappointing US Open.

The American has dropped outside the top 20 as a result of failing to defend semi-final points at Flushing Meadows and needs a good end to 2025 to stay in the men’s leading 30.

Marton Fucsovics represents a tricky opener in Tokyo too.

The Hungarian lost three in a row on the back of a title triumph at Winston-Slam but did not drop a set in qualifying and took down Matteo Arnaldi on his way to the main draw. 

The head-to-head suggests it could be a toss-up as it is tied at 2-2, but the American has won the last two. 

Indeed, it all depends upon how confident and motivated Big Foe is here. 

If he doesn’t fire, then Fucsovics has the know-how to cause a mini upset, but we expect Tiafoe to find a way to get back on track against a buoyant world number 58. 

Marton Fucsovics vs Frances Tiafoe tip: Frances Tiafoe to win