March 07, 2024 1:13 PM
Adam Evans

Fabio Fognini vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles Preview & Prediction | 2024 Indian Wells Open | First Round

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THE FACTS

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

When is Fabio Fognini vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles on and what time does it start? Fabio Fognini vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles will take place on Thursday 7th March, 2024 – not before 23:15 (UK)

Where is Fabio Fognini vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles taking place? Fabio Fognini vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA

What surface is Fabio Fognini vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles being played on? Fabio Fognini vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Fabio Fognini vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Fabio Fognini vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles

What channel is Fabio Fognini vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles on in the UK? Fabio Fognini vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Fabio Fognini vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Fabio Fognini vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live

THE PREDICTION

Former world number nine Fabio Fognini ended last season with a victory at the Valencia Challenger but he has struggled to find any sort of form on tour in 2024. The 36-year-old is currently ranked just outside the top 100 as his long career begins to wind down but he is still a serious force in the doubles alongside Simone Bolelli and the pair will be gearing up for a tilt at the Olympics later this summer. World number 144 Bernabe Zapata Miralles brings a concerning four-match losing streak into Indian Wells after failing to make any sort of dent on the South American clay swing. The 27-year-old is one of the more clay-specialised players on tour but he still stands a reasonable chance at the upset here against Fognini, who is about as likely to blast through this clash as he is to crash out. Fognini should enjoy the occasion here but this is a tough match to call between two out of form players. Take the Italian to win on overall ability but leave this fixture well away from an accumulator.

TIP: FABIO FOGNINI TO WIN

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