Barcelona Open 2025: Sebastian Korda vs Matteo Arnaldi preview, head-to-head, prediction and pick
Match Details
Fixture: Sebastian Korda vs Matteo Arnaldi
Date: April 14, 2025
Tournament: Barcelona Open 2025
Round: First round
Venue: Real Club de Tenis Barcelona, Spain
Category: ATP 500
Surface: Clay
Prize Money: €2,889,200
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel/TC Plus | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Sebastian Korda vs Matteo Arnaldi preview
Sebastian Korda will take on Matteo Arnaldi in the first round of the Barcelona Open. Korda is one of the most talented players on tour. He's made a promising start to the season by garnering six wins from 12 matches, including a runner-up finish in the Adelaide International. He also reached the quarterfinals of the Miami Open but lost to Novak Djokovic in straight sets.
The American will enter Barcelona after a disappointing first-round exit in Monte Carlo. Despite a valiant effort against Jiri Lehecka, the Czech outfoxed him in one hour and 26 minutes, 6-3, 7-6(7). Korda is making his second appearance in Barcelona this year.
Matteo Arnaldi, meanwhile, has yet to unleash his best potential on tour. He's made a decent start so far by amassing eight wins from 16 matches, including a semifinal run in the Delray Beach Open. He also reached the quarterfinals of the Dallas Open but lost to Jaume Munar in three sets.
Arnaldi will enter Barcelona after early exits in Miami and Monte-Carlo. Despite a spirited performance against Richard Gasquet, the Frenchman outfoxed him in the Monte-Carlo Masters first round 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. Arnaldi is making his third appearance in Barcelona this year.
Sebastian Korda vs Matteo Arnaldi head-to-head
The head-to-head between Korda and Arnaldi is locked at 0-0.
Sebastian Korda vs Matteo Arnaldi odds
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Sebastian Korda vs Matteo Arnaldi prediction
Sebastian Korda won his maiden ATP title on clay at the Emilia-Romagna Open in Parma. The American has struggled to make a significant impact on the surface since then and will be eager to find his range this year. He has a clean all-around game with great technical ability on the court.
Arnaldi, on the contrary, has been knocking on the door to make a valuable contribution. He reached the fourth round in Paris and the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open last year and will be determined to go one step further this time around.
Both players have had a season filled with ups and downs so far. Considering their record this season, Korda will be a slight favorite to come out on top. However, Arnaldi's better results on clay should help the Italian navigate past this challenge and begin with a win.
Pick: Arnaldi to win in three sets.