2021 Italian Open Second Round – Marin Cilic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Marin Cilic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas taking place? Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
When is Marin Cilic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas on and what time does it start? Wednesday 12th May, 2021 – Not before 12:50 (UK)
What surface is Marin Cilic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas being played on? Clay (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Marin Cilic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Marin Cilic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Marin Cilic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream the match live on Prime Video. Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 43 Marin Cilic was patient enough to weather an early storm from Alexander Bublik in a high-quality first round encounter before coming back to beat the Kazakh in three. The Croatian will face an even younger and more talented Stefanos Tsitsipas now and beat the Greek in their previous meeting, though four years ago Cilic was in his prime and Tsitsipas a teenager. This time around world number five Tsitsipas should have little trouble handing a straight-sets defeat back to 32-year-old Cilic with only Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud able to beat the 22-year-old on clay this season. Take Tsitsipas to win this in two.
