Dominik Koepfer vs Frances Tiafoe 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 Dominik Koepfer vs Frances Tiafoe on and what time does it start? Dominik Koepfer vs Frances Tiafoe will take place on Saturday 11th May, 2024 – not before 13:00 (UK)
Where is Dominik Koepfer vs Frances Tiafoe taking place? Dominik Koepfer vs Frances Tiafoe will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Dominik Koepfer vs Frances Tiafoe being played on? Dominik Koepfer vs Frances Tiafoe will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Dominik Koepfer vs Frances Tiafoe? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Dominik Koepfer vs Frances Tiafoe
What channel is Dominik Koepfer vs Frances Tiafoe on in the UK? Dominik Koepfer vs Frances Tiafoe will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Dominik Koepfer vs Frances Tiafoe in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Dominik Koepfer vs Frances Tiafoe live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
This promises to be another thrilling encounter between world number 25 Frances Tiafoe and number 52 Dominik Koepfer, with Tiafoe aiming to avenge a three-set upset by the German at the Mexican Open in February. Former number 10 Tiafoe has been desperately scrabbling for anything like his best level practically ever since losing out to Ben Shelton in the quarter-finals of the US Open last summer and it will have doubly hurt to lose his Houston Open title to Shelton in the final this time last month. Wins over Jordan Thompson and Luciano Darderi were encouraging but a first round exit to Federico Coria at the Cagliari Challenger last week is a concern coming into Rome.
30-year-old Koepfer beat Andrea Vavassori in straight sets on Thursday to bring some momentum into this clash and he will be well aware of his opponent’s low confidence. The German is probably the more comfortable in typical clay conditions like Rome’s but Tiafoe is an all-court threat, with each of his three ATP titles coming on a different surface. Back Koepfer to earn at least a set to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: DOMINIK KOEPFER TO WIN A SET
