Tomas Machac vs Matteo Arnaldi 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 Tomas Machac vs Matteo Arnaldi on and what time does it start? Tomas Machac vs Matteo Arnaldi will take place on Thursday 9th May, 2024 – not before 14:00 (UK)
Where is Tomas Machac vs Matteo Arnaldi taking place? Tomas Machac vs Matteo Arnaldi will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Tomas Machac vs Matteo Arnaldi being played on? Tomas Machac vs Matteo Arnaldi will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Tomas Machac vs Matteo Arnaldi? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Tomas Machac vs Matteo Arnaldi
What channel is Tomas Machac vs Matteo Arnaldi on in the UK? Tomas Machac vs Matteo Arnaldi will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Tomas Machac vs Matteo Arnaldi in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Tomas Machac vs Matteo Arnaldi live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
Both Tomas Machac and Matteo Arnaldi come into Rome just two places behind their respective career-high ATP world rankings of 43rd and 35th after excellent starts to 2024. 23-year-old Arnaldi reached the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open last month, before losing to an inspired eventual champion in Casper Ruud, and he will be backed to the hilt here as a promising rising star of Italian tennis who helped his nation win a historic Davis Cup, alongside Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Sonego, late last season. 22-year-old Machac leads their head-to-head 1-0 at tour-level after a comfortable win over Arnaldi saw him reach the quarter-finals of the Miami Masters in March but a loss to eventual champion, the aforementioned Sinner, sparked something of a deflation. Back Arnaldi, who has already proven himself a high performer when representing Italy, to win this match buoyed by raucous home advantage.
TIP: MATTEO ARNALDI TO WIN
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