French Open 2024: Taylor Fritz vs Federico Coria preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (12) Taylor Fritz vs Federico Coria
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
Taylor Fritz vs Federico Coria preview
World No. 12 Taylor Fritz will lock horns with World No. 71 Federico Coria in the first round of the French Open on Monday (May 27).
Fritz has made a positive start to the season by chalking up 22 wins from 32 matches, including a title-winning run in the Delray Beach Open and a runner-up finish in the Munich Open. He also reached the semifinals of the Madrid Open, where he lost to Andrey Rublev in straight sets 6-4, 6-3.
The American will enter Paris on the back of a quarterfinal finish in Rome and a first-round exit in Geneva. Despite a spirited effort against Alex Michelson, he fell to the 19-year-old in three sets 4-6, 6-4, 5-7. Fritz will be hoping to make amends on his eighth appearance at the French Open.
Federico Coria, meanwhile, has made a mixed start to the season by garnering eight wins from 17 matches, including semifinal runs at Cordoba and Buenos Aires. He also reached the Round of 16 at the Bucharest Open, where he was eliminated by Francesco Cerundolo in straight sets.
The Argentine will enter Paris on the back of a first-round exit in Geneva. He struggled against Denis Shapovalov, who bested him in one hour and 23 minutes 7-5, 6-0. Coria will be determined to get back to winning ways on his fifth appearance at the French Open.
Taylor Fritz vs Federico Coria head-to-head
Fritz leads the head-to-head against Coria 1-0. He defeated the Argentine at the 2021 Murray River Open in Melbourne.
Taylor Fritz vs Federico Coria odds
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Taylor Fritz vs Federico Coria prediction
A grueling encounter is on the cards between Taylor Fritz and Federico Coria in the first round of the 2024 French Open. Both players will be eager to make a significant impact at the event.
Fritz has been one of the most consistent players on the men's tour this year. He's chalked up 10 wins from his last 15 matches on clay and looks poised to make a deep run in Paris. The 26-year-old is known for his steady all-around game, high tactical acumen and remarkable awareness on the court.
Coria, on the contrary, has played most of his matches on clay this year. With quality wins over the likes of Sebastian Baez, Cameron Norrie and Frances Tiafoe, the Argentine will fancy his chances of making a strong start in Paris. He likes to play an aggressive brand of tennis and is known for his creative shot-making skills on the court.
Ultimately, the player who begins well and holds their nerve during crucial moments will have the upper hand in this bout. Considering their record on clay and recent results on tour, Fritz will undoubtedly be the favorite to solve this riddle and begin his campaign with a win.
Pick: Fritz to win in four sets.