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May 9 2024, 13:53 · Adam Evans

Emil Ruusuvuori vs Marcos Giron Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | First Round

Emil Ruusuvuori vs Marcos Giron 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 Emil Ruusuvuori vs Marcos Giron on and what time does it start? Emil Ruusuvuori vs Marcos Giron will take place on Thursday 9th May, 2024 – not before 14:25 (UK)

Where is Emil Ruusuvuori vs Marcos Giron taking place? Emil Ruusuvuori vs Marcos Giron will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy

What surface is Emil Ruusuvuori vs Marcos Giron being played on? Emil Ruusuvuori vs Marcos Giron will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Emil Ruusuvuori vs Marcos Giron? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Emil Ruusuvuori vs Marcos Giron

What channel is Emil Ruusuvuori vs Marcos Giron on in the UK? Emil Ruusuvuori vs Marcos Giron will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Emil Ruusuvuori vs Marcos Giron in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Emil Ruusuvuori vs Marcos Giron live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live

THE PREDICTION

World number 49 Marcos Giron brings a three-match losing streak into the Italian Open but he is probably the more comfortable of two players who would rather battle this out on a hardcourt. The 30-year-old has enjoyed some of his better form in recent months, finishing runner-up to Tommy Paul at the Dallas Open before a semi-final exit to eventual champion Taylor Fritz at the Delray Beach Open, but an early exit at the Provence Challenger last week is poor clay form coming into this draw.

World number 71 Emil Ruusuvuori began 2024 in excellent shape, finishing runner-up to Andrey Rublev in his maiden ATP final, but he brings a four-match losing streak into Rome on what has typically been his weakest surface to look the reasonable underdog here. Giron leads their head-to-head 2-1, including a recent win in Toronto last August, but both matches have been very tight indeed. Back Giron to earn at least a set but leave this match out of an accumulator.

TIP: MARCOS GIRON TO WIN A SET