Paris Masters 2024: Holger Rune vs Matteo Arnaldi preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (13) Holger Rune vs Matteo Arnaldi
Date: October 28, 2024
Tournament: Paris Masters 2024
Round: First Round (Round of 64)
Venue: AccorHotels Arena, Bercy, Paris
Category: ATP Masters 1000
Surface: Hard-court (Indoor)
Prize Money: €5,950,575
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Holger Rune vs Matteo Arnaldi preview
Former champion Holger Rune will play against Matteo Arnaldi in the first round of the 2024 Paris Masters on Monday, October 28.
Rune has had a satisfactory run on the tour this year, winning 41 of his 62 matches so far. However, he has yet to win a title. The Dane, who is currently competing at the 2024 Swiss Indoors, will be on a tight schedule entering the Masters 1000 event.
In Basel, Rune clinched straight sets wins against Nicolas Jarry, Dominic Stephan Stricker, and David Goffin to reach the semifinals. He will now compete against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Saturday for a place in the final.
Meanwhile, Arnaldi's 2024 season has been a mixed bag. He has picked up pace in recent times, with his semifinal run at the Canadian Open being the most notable performance.
Arnaldi also featured at the 2024 Swiss Indoors, where he suffered a first-round defeat against David Goffin. The Italian got off to a decent start, winning the first set on a tie-break. However, he failed to close down the match, losing 7-6(5), 3-6, 2-6.
Holger Rune vs Matteo Arnaldi head-to-head
This will be their first meeting on the tour, and hence the head-to-head is 0-0.
Holger Rune vs Matteo Arnaldi odds
(Odds will be updated once available)
Holger Rune vs Matteo Arnaldi prediction
Rune will be hopeful of repeating his 2022 title-winning heroics at the Paris Masters this year. The Dane has been consistent recently, reaching the semifinals three times in the last six tournaments he has played.
Arnaldi has been prominent this season, upsetting top-ranked opponents including Andrey Rublev, Karen Khachanov, and Taylor Fritz. He would have to pull off similar performances to stand any chance against the Dane.
Rune continues to be one of the strongest opponents to beat on hard courts. He has superior experience playing at the AccorHotels Arena. Hence, he would not have much issues getting past Arnaldi.
Pick: Rune to win in straight sets.