Christopher O’Connell vs Matteo Arnaldi 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 Christopher O’Connell vs Matteo Arnaldi on and what time does it start? Christopher O’Connell vs Matteo Arnaldi will take place on Thursday 25th April, 2024 – not before 11:20 (UK)
Where is Christopher O’Connell vs Matteo Arnaldi taking place? Christopher O’Connell vs Matteo Arnaldi will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Christopher O’Connell vs Matteo Arnaldi being played on? Christopher O’Connell vs Matteo Arnaldi will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Christopher O’Connell vs Matteo Arnaldi? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Christopher O’Connell vs Matteo Arnaldi
What channel is Christopher O’Connell vs Matteo Arnaldi on in the UK? Christopher O’Connell vs Matteo Arnaldi will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Christopher O’Connell vs Matteo Arnaldi in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Christopher O’Connell vs Matteo Arnaldi live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 36 Matteo Arnaldi enjoyed a breakthrough run to the third round here in Madrid last season, stunning an out-of-sorts Casper Ruud in straight sets before missing out Jaume Munar. The 23-year-old reached the quarter-finals in Barcelona last week before eventual champion Ruud was able to exact revenge but a comeback over Rio champion Sebastian Baez in the second round bodes well for his chances coming into this draw. World number 67 Christopher O’Connell enjoyed a career-best run to the last 16 of the Miami Open this time last month, before coming unstuck against eventual champion Jannik Sinner, but he brings a three-match losing streak into Madrid after falling at the first hurdle in Monte-Carlo and Munich. The Aussie has been a tough draw for much of the past two seasons but conditions heavily favour Arnaldi in this first meeting between the two. Take the Italian to win.
TIP: MATTEO ARNALDI TO WIN
