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March 22 2024, 18:41 · Adam Evans

Christopher O’Connell vs Frances Tiafoe Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Second Round

Christopher O’Connell vs Frances Tiafoe Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Second Round

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THE FACTS

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

When is Christopher O’Connell vs Frances Tiafoe on and what time does it start? Christopher O’Connell vs Frances Tiafoe will take place on Friday 22nd March, 2024 – not before 23:00 (UK)

Where is Christopher O’Connell vs Frances Tiafoe taking place? Christopher O’Connell vs Frances Tiafoe will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA

What surface is Christopher O’Connell vs Frances Tiafoe being played on? Christopher O’Connell vs Frances Tiafoe will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Christopher O’Connell vs Frances Tiafoe? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Christopher O’Connell vs Frances Tiafoe

What channel is Christopher O’Connell vs Frances Tiafoe on in the UK? Christopher O’Connell vs Frances Tiafoe will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Christopher O’Connell vs Frances Tiafoe in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Christopher O’Connell vs Frances Tiafoe live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live

THE PREDICTION

World number 66 Christopher O’Connell came through his opening Miami match with Vit Kopriva comfortably on Wednesday and he will back himself to cause trouble here against an out-of-sorts Frances Tiafoe. 26-year-old Tiafoe dropped outside of the top 20 this week, for the first time since late 2022, as his poor stretch of form continues in 2024 but the American should be able to find a semblance of a spark on the big stage here in Miami. A raucous partisan home support in what looks set to be a late match should suit the popular showman to a tee, particularly as we can expect humid conditions on Friday, but taking Tiafoe to win outright is the suitably cautious call as O’Connell will be well aware of his opponents’ current fragility.

TIP: FRANCES TIAFOE TO WIN