Thiago Monteiro vs Sebastian Baez Preview & Prediction | 2024 Rio Open | Quarter-Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 500
When is Thiago Monteiro vs Sebastian Baez on and what time does it start? Thiago Monteiro vs Sebastian Baez will take place on Friday 23rd February, 2024 – not before 21:00 (UK)
Where is Thiago Monteiro vs Sebastian Baez taking place? Thiago Monteiro vs Sebastian Baez will take place at the Jockey Club Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
What surface is Thiago Monteiro vs Sebastian Baez being played on? Thiago Monteiro vs Sebastian Baez will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Thiago Monteiro vs Sebastian Baez? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Thiago Monteiro vs Sebastian Baez
What channel is Thiago Monteiro vs Sebastian Baez on in the UK? Thiago Monteiro vs Sebastian Baez will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Thiago Monteiro vs Sebastian Baez in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Thiago Monteiro vs Sebastian Baez live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 30 Sebastian Baez may have felt that he had a point to prove against fellow 23-year-old Argentine Facundo Diaz Acosta, who romped to victory in Buenos Aires last week. Baez claimed three ATP titles last year to draw level with Diego Schwartzman’s career total in next to no time but he is still chasing the number one spot for his nation with Francisco Cerundolo ahead on more prestigious runs.
World number 117 Thiago Monteiro rode his luck on Wednesday when top seed Carlos Alcaraz was forced to retire early in their match but he beat fellow Brazilian Felipe Meligeni Alves in straight sets yesterday to earn his time in the limelight on home clay. The 29-year-old has been ranked as high as 69th in recent seasons but it has been an underwhelming past 12 months despite a brief flash of excellence in Miami last March. It would take one of Monteiro’s best ever performances to beat the deceptively good Baez but Rio is electrifying this week off the back of teenage starlet Joao Fonseca’s run and home advantage should take this close. Back Baez to edge through.
TIP: SEBASTIAN BAEZ TO WIN
