April 18, 2024 11:19 AM
Adam Evans

Matteo Arnaldi vs Marco Trungelliti Preview & Prediction | 2024 Barcelona Open | Round of 16

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THE FACTS

What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 500

When is Matteo Arnaldi vs Marco Trungelliti on and what time does it start? Matteo Arnaldi vs Marco Trungelliti will take place on Thursday 18th April, 2024 – not before 11:20 (UK)

Where is Matteo Arnaldi vs Marco Trungelliti taking place? Matteo Arnaldi vs Marco Trungelliti will take place at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain

What surface is Matteo Arnaldi vs Marco Trungelliti being played on? Matteo Arnaldi vs Marco Trungelliti will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Matteo Arnaldi vs Marco Trungelliti? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Matteo Arnaldi vs Marco Trungelliti

What channel is Matteo Arnaldi vs Marco Trungelliti on in the UK? Matteo Arnaldi vs Marco Trungelliti will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Matteo Arnaldi vs Marco Trungelliti in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Matteo Arnaldi vs Marco Trungelliti live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live

THE PREDICTION

World number 40 Matteo Arnaldi came back from a set down to upset eighth seed Sebastian Baez on Tuesday, surviving a tight second-set tiebreak to look a threat to the top order in Barcelona. The 23-year-old helped Italy to a historic Davis Cup title late last season, foregoing a place at the Next Gen ATP Finals, and he has enjoyed big results over the likes of Taylor Fritz and Alexander Bublik this season to maintain an impressive rise up the rankings. World number 197 Marco Trungelliti should not be underestimated, though, after a career-best upset over ninth-seed Nicolas Jarry on Wednesday. The 34-year-old qualified the hard way this weekend before beating Duje Ajdukovic in straight sets on Monday but he has spent almost twice as long on court as Arnaldi, 11 years his junior, to suggest the Italian has enough to out-last him here. Back Arnaldi to win.

TIP: MATTEO ARNALDI TO WIN

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