Thiago Monteiro vs Gael Monfils 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 Thiago Monteiro vs Gael Monfils on and what time does it start? Thiago Monteiro vs Gael Monfils will take place on Wednesday 8th May, 2024 – not before 12:35 (UK)
Where is Thiago Monteiro vs Gael Monfils taking place? Thiago Monteiro vs Gael Monfils will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Thiago Monteiro vs Gael Monfils being played on? Thiago Monteiro vs Gael Monfils will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Thiago Monteiro vs Gael Monfils? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Thiago Monteiro vs Gael Monfils
What channel is Thiago Monteiro vs Gael Monfils on in the UK? Thiago Monteiro vs Gael Monfils will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Thiago Monteiro vs Gael Monfils in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Thiago Monteiro vs Gael Monfils live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 106 Thiago Monteiro stands a solid chance at another Masters upset on his favoured clay here against hard-court specialist Gael Monfils, over whom he leads 2-1 in a surprising head-to-head record. The 29-year-old qualified handily this week to maintain his excellent momentum from Madrid, where he qualified before two vastly impressive wins over Barcelona semi-finalist Dusan Lajovic and Monte-Carlo champion Stefanos Tsitsipas, and he was competitive in defeat to Jiri Lehecka in the third round. Former number six Monfils has rarely looked comfortable on this surface, occasionally going into something of a summer hibernation until the return of hardcourt tennis in August, and his 2-3 record on clay so far this swing suggests he may struggle against Monteiro’s rugged game in these conditions. Leave this one out of an accumulator but otherwise back the Brazilian to claim a huge win.
TIP: THIAGO MONTEIRO TO WIN
