Zhizhen Zhang vs Thiago Monteiro Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Zhizhen Zhang vs Thiago Monteiro on and what time does it start? Zhizhen Zhang vs Thiago Monteiro will take place on Tuesday 14th May, 2024 – not before 11:20 (UK)
Where is Zhizhen Zhang vs Thiago Monteiro taking place? Zhizhen Zhang vs Thiago Monteiro will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Zhizhen Zhang vs Thiago Monteiro being played on? Zhizhen Zhang vs Thiago Monteiro will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Zhizhen Zhang vs Thiago Monteiro? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Zhizhen Zhang vs Thiago Monteiro
What channel is Zhizhen Zhang vs Thiago Monteiro on in the UK? Zhizhen Zhang vs Thiago Monteiro will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Zhizhen Zhang vs Thiago Monteiro in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Zhizhen Zhang vs Thiago Monteiro live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 106 Thiago Monteiro overcame Miomir Kecmanovic in three tight sets to reach the round of 16 at a Masters event for the first time in his long career, just two weeks after reaching the third for the first time at the Madrid Masters. The 29-year-old is at his best on clay but runs like these have looked beyond him until now, with a career-best ranking win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in Madrid backed-up by a superb effort over Kecmanovic, who had just ousted fifth seed Casper Ruud.
World number 56 Zhizhen Zhang grabbed an eye-catching straight-sets result over Ben Shelton on Sunday to reach the last 16 without dropping a set. The 27-year-old stunned Cam Norrie and Taylor Fritz en-route to the quarter-finals in Madrid last spring to prove his credentials on clay and that experience could see him edge this first meeting between the two. In any case, this looks set to be a thoroughly intense battle between two players who will be well aware of the size of the opportunity. Consider taking it to need a decider or back Zhang to earn at least a set given his record so far this fortnight.
TIP: TOTAL 3 SETS
