French Open 2024: Frances Tiafoe vs Mattia Bellucci preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (25) Frances Tiafoe vs Mattia Bellucci
Date: May 27, 2024
Tournament: French Open 2024
Round: First Round (Round of 128)
Venue: Paris, France
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Clay (Outdoor)
Prize Money: £53,478,000
Live Telecast: USA - NBC, Tennis Channel, Peacock | Canada - TSN, RDS | UK - Eurosport, Discovery+ | India - Sony Ten
Frances Tiafoe vs Mattia Bellucci preview
25th seed Frances Tiafoe will take on Mattia Bellucci in the first round of the French Open on Monday (May 27).
Tiafoe has made a modest start to the season by garnering 11 wins from 23 matches, including a runner-up finish in the U.S. Men's Claycourt Championships in Houston. He also reached the semifinals of the Delray Beach Open, where he lost to Tommy Paul in straight sets.
The American will enter Paris on the back of a second round exit in Lyon. He started his campaign with a convincing win against Jaume Munar, but couldn't tip the scales in his favor against Arthur Rinderknech. The Frenchman defeated Tiafoe in two hours and 12 minutes.
Mattia Bellucci, meanwhile, will make his French Open debut on Monday and his second appearance on the main tour. He's played most of his tennis on the ATP Challenger circuit and registered quarterfinal appearances in Hamburg and Shenzhen so far.
The Italian will enter Paris on the back of a first round exit in the Turin Challenger. Despite a valiant effort against Francesco Maestrelli, he fell to the 21-year-old in straight sets. Bellucci will be eager to make amends on his French Open debut.
Frances Tiafoe vs Mattia Bellucci head-to-head
The head-to-head between Tiafoe and Bellucci is poised at 0-0. The duo have never faced each other on the main tour.
Frances Tiafoe vs Mattia Bellucci odds
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Frances Tiafoe vs Mattia Bellucci prediction
A gripping encounter is on the cards between Frances Tiafoe and Mattia Bellucci in the first round of the French Open. Both players will be eager to make a significant impact at the event.
Tiafoe has been knocking on the door to register a strong result. He has a promising record on clay and could be among the dark horses at the French Open. The American likes to play an aggressive brand of tennis and has a decent all-around game on court.
Bellucci, on the contrary, is among the highly-rated players on the ATP Challenger circuit. However, he will need to raise his level to provide competition on the main tour. The youngster has a formidable all-around game and fiesty groundstrokes, especially off the forehand wing.
Ultimately, the player who adapts to the conditions quickly and begins on a confident note will have the upper hand in this bout. Considering their record on clay and results at the highest level, Tiafoe will be the favorite to book his place in the second round.
Pick: Tiafoe to win in three sets.