Yoshihito Nishioka vs Sebastian Ofner 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 Yoshihito Nishioka vs Sebastian Ofner on and what time does it start? Yoshihito Nishioka vs Sebastian Ofner will take place on Wednesday 8th May, 2024 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Yoshihito Nishioka vs Sebastian Ofner taking place? Yoshihito Nishioka vs Sebastian Ofner will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Yoshihito Nishioka vs Sebastian Ofner being played on? Yoshihito Nishioka vs Sebastian Ofner will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Yoshihito Nishioka vs Sebastian Ofner? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Yoshihito Nishioka vs Sebastian Ofner
What channel is Yoshihito Nishioka vs Sebastian Ofner on in the UK? Yoshihito Nishioka vs Sebastian Ofner will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Yoshihito Nishioka vs Sebastian Ofner in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Yoshihito Nishioka vs Sebastian Ofner live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 80 Yoshihito Nishioka can be a top 30 talent on any surface on his day with a set of disruptive weapons capable of dismantling even the most powerful players. The 28-year-old reached the round of 16 at Roland-Garros last summer to prove his credentials on this surface but a four-match losing streak coming into Rome suggest this first encounter with Sebastian Ofner is wide open. World number 46 Ofner similarly enjoyed a career-best run to the last 16 in Paris last summer and he successfully transferred that form to the late hardcourt swing. However, the 27-year-old brings a 9-13 record into Rome and a surprising 2-4 record on clay so far this swing to suggest there is a confidence issue with both players here. Three sets seem likelier than two so back the more comfortable clay-courter, Ofner, to earn at least a set to leave this one up to chance.
TIP: SEBASTIAN OFNER TO WIN A SET
