Sebastian Baez vs Holger Rune Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Third Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Sebastian Baez vs Holger Rune on and what time does it start? Sebastian Baez vs Holger Rune will take place on Monday 13th May, 2024 – not before 14:35 (UK)
Where is Sebastian Baez vs Holger Rune taking place? Sebastian Baez vs Holger Rune will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Sebastian Baez vs Holger Rune being played on? Sebastian Baez vs Holger Rune will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Sebastian Baez vs Holger Rune? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Sebastian Baez vs Holger Rune
What channel is Sebastian Baez vs Holger Rune on in the UK? Sebastian Baez vs Holger Rune will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Sebastian Baez vs Holger Rune in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Sebastian Baez vs Holger Rune live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 12 Holger Rune and number 19 Sebastian Baez avoided tough opening draws in straight-sets apiece to look ready for a thrilling encounter on Monday. 21-year-old Rune beat Luca Nardi in an assured performance that contrasts heavily with his recent shortcomings on tour, with recent limp exits to Fabian Marozsan in Miami and Jan-Lennard Struff in Munich symptomatic of his poor overall form since last summer. The Dane leads Baez 2-1 in their head-to-head but they are 1-1 on clay, with Rune winning their first encounter at the Chile Open in 2021 and Baez returning the favour in Buenos Aires a year later.
23-year-old Baez won the Chile Open this season, making it back-to-back titles after lifting his most prestigious of now six career trophies at the Rio 500, but he brought a 2-5 record into Rome since. The Argentine beat in-form Dusan Lajovic in two tight tiebreaks on Saturday to look a serious threat to a vulnerable Rune here but back the Dane to earn at least a set as the player with the higher ceiling at their respective bests.
TIP: HOLGER RUNE TO WIN A SET
