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Adrian Mannarino vs Thiago Monteiro – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Italian Open

Adrian Mannarino vs Thiago Monteiro – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Italian Open

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THE FACTS

When is Adrian Mannarino vs Thiago Monteiro on and what time does it start? Adrian Mannarino vs Thiago Monteiro will take place on Thursday 11th May, 2023 – not before 11:20 (UK)

Where is Adrian Mannarino vs Thiago Monteiro taking place? Adrian Mannarino vs Thiago Monteiro will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy

What surface is Adrian Mannarino vs Thiago Monteiro being played on? Adrian Mannarino vs Thiago Monteiro will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Adrian Mannarino vs Thiago Monteiro? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Adrian Mannarino vs Thiago Monteiro

What channel is Adrian Mannarino vs Thiago Monteiro on in the UK? Adrian Mannarino vs Thiago Monteiro will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Adrian Mannarino vs Thiago Monteiro in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Adrian Mannarino vs Thiago Monteiro live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live

THE PREDICTION

World number 45 Adrian Mannarino is one of the more erratic performers on tour but the Frenchman is capable of testing anyone on his day, with a recent run to the round of 16 at the Miami Open seeing upsets over Ben Shelton and eighth-seed Hubert Hurkacz. The 34-year-old has managed just one win on clay since the swing started, and that came at Challenger level, to suggest that world number 98 Thiago Monteiro has a solid chance at the mini upset here but Mannarino should never be fully counted out. The 28-year-old reached the second round of the Madrid Open two weeks ago before a three-set defeat to Karen Khachanov that suggests he is ready to compete here on his favoured clay and there should be at least a small pocket of raucous support for the Brazilian here in Rome. The conditions better suit Monteiro and two left-handers does limit the effectiveness of some of Mannarino’s go-to shots too. Back Monteiro to earn at least a set as the likelier if two very capable winners.