Frances Tiafoe vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Preview & Prediction | 2024 Indian Wells Open | Third Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Frances Tiafoe vs Stefanos Tsitsipas on and what time does it start? Frances Tiafoe vs Stefanos Tsitsipas will take place on Sunday 10th March, 2024 – not before 18:00 (UK)
Where is Frances Tiafoe vs Stefanos Tsitsipas taking place? Frances Tiafoe vs Stefanos Tsitsipas will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA
What surface is Frances Tiafoe vs Stefanos Tsitsipas being played on? Frances Tiafoe vs Stefanos Tsitsipas will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Frances Tiafoe vs Stefanos Tsitsipas? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Frances Tiafoe vs Stefanos Tsitsipas
What channel is Frances Tiafoe vs Stefanos Tsitsipas on in the UK? Frances Tiafoe vs Stefanos Tsitsipas will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Frances Tiafoe vs Stefanos Tsitsipas in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Frances Tiafoe vs Stefanos Tsitsipas live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
This is a truly fascinating third round clash between two players who are currently far from the level they expect to be, let alone should be. World number 18 Frances Tiafoe leads number 11 Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-2 in their storied head-to-head after winning each of their last two encounters, although their most recent match at the Laver Cup in 2022 should be taken with a pinch of salt as an off-tour clash.
25-year-old Tsitsipas beat Lucas Pouille in straight sets on Friday to avoid an opening upset at Indian Wells but the Greek’s recent defeats to Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud and Alex de Minaur (for the first time in 12 meetings) suggest Tiafoe has a huge chance at turning his poor 2024 around backed, as he certainly will be, by a raucous, partisan atmosphere on Sunday. 26-year-old Tiafoe beat Dusan Lajovic in straight sets to avoid an early upset of his own but he has managed back-to-back wins just once this season, and only twice since his quarter-final exit at the US Open last summer. Back the American to earn at least a set as someone who almost always thrives in blockbuster conditions, leaving a likely three-setter up to chance.
TIP: FRANCES TIAFOE TO WIN A SET
