Daniel Evans vs Fabio Fognini Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Daniel Evans vs Fabio Fognini on and what time does it start? Daniel Evans vs Fabio Fognini will take place on Thursday 9th May, 2024 – not before 14:35 (UK)
Where is Daniel Evans vs Fabio Fognini taking place? Daniel Evans vs Fabio Fognini will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Daniel Evans vs Fabio Fognini being played on? Daniel Evans vs Fabio Fognini will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Daniel Evans vs Fabio Fognini? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Daniel Evans vs Fabio Fognini
What channel is Daniel Evans vs Fabio Fognini on in the UK? Daniel Evans vs Fabio Fognini will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Daniel Evans vs Fabio Fognini in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Daniel Evans vs Fabio Fognini live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
This should be a thrilling clash between two players with the right sort of attitudes to make this a gladiatorial affair on Centre Court. Former number 21 Dan Evans found the form of his career late last season to win a first ATP 500 title in Washington but he has struggled terribly so far in 2024, following an injury that ended his season early in Tokyo last October. The 33-year-old, however, should thrive as the villain of this piece against a cult hero in these parts, Fognini, who in turn is well-used to playing the villain anywhere else on tour.
36-year-old Fognini is far from the player who won the Monte-Carlo Masters in 2019, setting a career-high ATP world ranking of ninth, but he is well capable of putting in a run for the baying home fans in Rome – just as he did last spring to beat Andy Murray and Miomir Kecmanovic to the third round. Evans won their only previous encounter in three sets in Dubai four years ago but the Brit’s 3-10 record and four-match losing streak suggests this will be an entertaining but short stay. Back Fognini to win outright.
TIP: FABIO FOGNINI TO WIN
