Matteo Arnaldi vs Jaume Munar Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | First Round
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Matteo Arnaldi takes on Jaume Munar in Rome.
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Matteo Arnaldi vs Jaume Munar prediction
Matteo Arnaldi had lost his last four matches and failed to make it past the first-round of any events in 2026 on the eve of the Cagliari Challenger. However, he returned to form in fine fashion as he won five matches in a row to lift the title, beating Hubert Hurkacz in the final. This will have been a welcome boost for Arnaldi ahead of his home tournament.
He faces Jaume Munar in round one. The Spaniard made his return from injury after two months out in Barcelona, losing to Rafael Jodar in straight sets. He managed to return to winning ways in the first-round of the Madrid Open, but he was then on the end of a heavy defeat to defending champion Casper Ruud in round two.
Munar leads the head-to-head 2-1 but it’s 1-1 on clay. He still seems to be returning to full fitness, and Arnaldi will be high on confidence after his success last week. This has the makings of a close match.
Matteo Arnaldi vs Jaume Munar tip: Over 20.5 games
