Pavel Kotov vs Alex Michelsen 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 Pavel Kotov vs Alex Michelsen on and what time does it start? Pavel Kotov vs Alex Michelsen will take place on Wednesday 8th May, 2024 – not before 11:20 (UK)
Where is Pavel Kotov vs Alex Michelsen taking place? Pavel Kotov vs Alex Michelsen will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Pavel Kotov vs Alex Michelsen being played on? Pavel Kotov vs Alex Michelsen will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Pavel Kotov vs Alex Michelsen? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Pavel Kotov vs Alex Michelsen
What channel is Pavel Kotov vs Alex Michelsen on in the UK? Pavel Kotov vs Alex Michelsen will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Pavel Kotov vs Alex Michelsen in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Pavel Kotov vs Alex Michelsen live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
19-year-old Alex Michelsen brings a career-high ATP world ranking of 69th into the Italian Open after enjoying a fabulous start to his professional career on tour but clay has, so far, looked to be his weakest surface. The American finished runner-up to Adrian Mannarino on grass in Newport last summer, on his ATP tour debut no less, but a 1-3 record on clay so far this swing makes him the reasonable underdog in this first encounter with Pavel Kotov. World number 63 Kotov reached the third round of the Madrid Masters last time out before falling foul of top seed Jannik Sinner, backing up an excellent run to the semi-finals of the Marrakech Open last month. Michelsen should improve on clay over the coming years of his promising career but back Kotov to win this match as the far more comfortable in these conditions.
TIP: PAVEL KOTOV TO WIN
