April 26, 2024 12:03 PM
Adam Evans

Sebastian Baez vs Luca Van Assche Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | Second 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 Luca Van Assche on and what time does it start? Sebastian Baez vs Luca Van Assche will take place on Friday 26th April, 2024 – not before 12:40 (UK)

Where is Sebastian Baez vs Luca Van Assche taking place? Sebastian Baez vs Luca Van Assche will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain

What surface is Sebastian Baez vs Luca Van Assche being played on? Sebastian Baez vs Luca Van Assche will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Sebastian Baez vs Luca Van Assche? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Sebastian Baez vs Luca Van Assche

What channel is Sebastian Baez vs Luca Van Assche on in the UK? Sebastian Baez vs Luca Van Assche will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Sebastian Baez vs Luca Van Assche in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Sebastian Baez vs Luca Van Assche live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live

THE PREDICTION

World number 19 Sebastian Baez won his most prestigious of six ATP titles at the Rio Open in February, adding his sixth a week later at the Chile Open. The 23-year-old also won back-to-back titles last summer at Kitzbuhel and Winston-Salem, particularly impressive in transitioning seamlessly from clay to hardcourt there, but an understandable depreciation after those titles appears to be a pattern as he brings a four-match losing streak into Madrid. World number 99 Luca Van Assche overcame qualifier Zizou Bergs in three sets on Wednesday to make it two wins in three on clay after a poor start to 2024. The 19-year-old has a promising future on this surface after winning the French Open Boys’ Singles in 2021 but he will have to improve on his opening performance if Baez finds some of his trademark intensity here. Take Baez to earn at least a set to leave the victor up to chance.

TIP: SEBASTIAN BAEZ TO WIN A SET

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