Alex Michelsen vs Joao Fonseca Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Alex Michelsen vs Joao Fonseca on and what time does it start? Alex Michelsen vs Joao Fonseca will take place on Thursday 25th April, 2024 – not before 16:35 (UK)
Where is Alex Michelsen vs Joao Fonseca taking place? Alex Michelsen vs Joao Fonseca will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Alex Michelsen vs Joao Fonseca being played on? Alex Michelsen vs Joao Fonseca will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Alex Michelsen vs Joao Fonseca? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alex Michelsen vs Joao Fonseca
What channel is Alex Michelsen vs Joao Fonseca on in the UK? Alex Michelsen vs Joao Fonseca will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Alex Michelsen vs Joao Fonseca in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Alex Michelsen vs Joao Fonseca live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
There will be a lot of hype around 17-year-old wildcard Joao Fonseca’s debut here in Madrid and it is well-earned after a fabulous start to his first season on tour. The Brazilian set a new career-high ATP world ranking of 242nd this week after reaching the quarter-finals of the Bucharest Open, upsetting Lorenzo Sonego en-route, to match his huge last eight finish on home clay at the Rio Open in February. A run to the quarter-finals at the Madrid Challenger earlier this month bodes well for Fonseca’s chances at a decent spell this fortnight, with practice in Madrid’s high altitude vitally important, but 19-year-old Alex Michelsen also brings a career-high of 70th into his Madrid debut to make for a really entertaining first encounter between up-and-comers.
The American similarly burst onto the scene at home last summer when he reached the Newport Open final in only his second ever tournament and he has clearly put the work in on clay this month, bringing a 1-3 record into Madrid after playing three tournaments. Back Fonseca to earn at least a set as the more comfortable in these conditions to leave a likely three-setter up to chance.
TIP: JOAO FONSECA TO WIN A SET
