Zizou Bergs vs Rafael Nadal 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 Zizou Bergs vs Rafael Nadal on and what time does it start? Zizou Bergs vs Rafael Nadal will take place on Thursday 9th May, 2024 – not before 12:00 (UK)
Where is Zizou Bergs vs Rafael Nadal taking place? Zizou Bergs vs Rafael Nadal will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Zizou Bergs vs Rafael Nadal being played on? Zizou Bergs vs Rafael Nadal will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Zizou Bergs vs Rafael Nadal? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Zizou Bergs vs Rafael Nadal
What channel is Zizou Bergs vs Rafael Nadal on in the UK? Zizou Bergs vs Rafael Nadal will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Zizou Bergs vs Rafael Nadal in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Zizou Bergs vs Rafael Nadal live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
37-year-old Rafael Nadal moved back up to world number 305 this week after an excellent run to the round of 16 at the Madrid Open but rankings are no longer a concern to the former number one. Nadal takes a 4-2 record on clay into the Italian Open, where he is a record 10-time champion, after improving his level from his latest return from injury in Barcelona to an excellent effort in Madrid and he should be considered a genuine threat to the latter stages here if he can maintain fitness. The Spaniard’s matches should be treated cautiously, however, as he will not do anything, or over-exert anywhere, to jeopardise returning to his spiritual home at Roland-Garros in two weeks’ time.
World number 106 Zizou Bergs qualified well this week to earn an incredible once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play the legendary Spaniard on Centre Court here in Rome but he looks set for a reckoning. Nadal will be in his element on clay that suits him best and he will be treated like a Roman throughout his final stay here at the Italian Open. Back Nadal to win in straight sets.
TIP: RAFAEL NADAL TO WIN 2-0
