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May 11 2024, 09:47 · Adam Evans

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Hamad Medjedovic Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Second Round

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Hamad Medjedovic Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Second Round

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THE FACTS

What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000

When is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Hamad Medjedovic on and what time does it start? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Hamad Medjedovic will take place on Saturday 11th May, 2024 – not before 10:00 (UK)

Where is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Hamad Medjedovic taking place? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Hamad Medjedovic will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy

What surface is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Hamad Medjedovic being played on? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Hamad Medjedovic will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Hamad Medjedovic? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Hamad Medjedovic

What channel is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Hamad Medjedovic on in the UK? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Hamad Medjedovic will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Hamad Medjedovic in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Hamad Medjedovic live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live

THE PREDICTION

Next Gen ATP Finals champion Hamad Medjedovic looks the real deal on clay so far at the Italian Open, earning his place with a searing qualifying campaign before an excellent straight-sets victory over Alexei Popyrin on Thursday. The 20-year-old also reached the second round at the Madrid Open two weeks ago, before falling foul of an insatiable Jiri Lehecka, as he builds back confidence following his brilliant run to the up-and-comers’ crown in Jeddah last November.

World number 33 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beat Jerry Shang in straight sets at this stage of Madrid last week, to avoid an early exit to a youngster, and he was competitive in a tight defeat to eventual champion Andrey Rublev in the third round. The 24-year-old is at his best in these more typical clay-court conditions in Rome but he hast struggled to make much of an impact on the clay swing so far, with second place at Monte-Carlo two years ago proof of what he can achieve when he finds some rhythm. Medjedovic is a serious talent with a penchant for big games so consider backing the Serb to earn at least a set on momentum here to leave the victor up to chance.

TIP: HAMAD MEDJEDOVIC TO WIN A SET