Stuttgart 2024: Frances Tiafoe vs Yannick Hanfmann preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick | BOSS Open
Match Details
Fixture: (4) Frances Tiafoe vs Yannick Hanfmann
Date: June 12, 2024
Tournament: BOSS Open, 2024
Round: Second Round (Round of 16)
Venue: Tennis Club, Weisenhoff
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Grass
Prize: €734,915
Where to Watch: USA - Tennis Channel, UK - Sky Sports, Canada - TSN
Frances Tiafoe vs Yannick Hanfmann preview
The second round of the ongoing Stuttgart Open will see defending champion Frances Tiafoe take on Germany's Yannick Hanfmann. Tiafoe's form in 2024 has been underwhelming so far. A quarterfinal run in the Hong Kong Open and a final appearance at the Houston Open are the highlights for the American this season.
Despite being a seeded player, Tiafoe got knocked out in the second round of two majors this year. He lost Tomas Machac in the Australian Open and Denis Shapovalov at Roland Garros.
Last year, Tiafoe won the title in Stuttgart, his maiden title on the surface. He defeated Jan-Lennard Stuff in the finals. He made it to the third round of the Wimbledon, losing to Grigor Dimitrov. He got a bye in the first round at this year's Stuttgart Open.
Yannick Hanfmann's season has been filled with early-round exits across tournaments. A quarterfinal run at the Cordoba Open is his best result in the season so far. He lost to Luciano Darderi. However, he did manage to get past Andy Murray in the opening round at the Geneva Open.
Last year, Hanfmann made it to the semifinals of the Mallorca Championships, losing to Adrian Mannarino. He had a first-round exit at Wimbledon, but not before stretching Taylor Fritz to five sets.
Hanfmann had an easy win over Henri Squire in the opening round of the Stuttgart Open. The German lost three games apiece and wrapped the game up in straight sets.
Frances Tiafoe vs Yannick Hanfmann head-to-head
This will be the first time the pair will meet each other on the ATP Tour.
Frances Tiafoe vs Yannick Hanfmann odds
(Odds are sourced from BetMGM)
Frances Tiafoe vs Yannick Hanfmann prediction
Tiafoe's most potent weapon is his serve. He can serve big and fast, often clocking 140mph. This style of serve-oriented game style is suitable on the grass. His powerful forehand is another ace up his sleeve to help him overpower his opponents.
Hanfmann has not won a title on the ATP Tour yet. His ranking has also fallen compared to the 2023 season. Hanfmann will have played one more match on the surface than Tiafoe, who got a bye in the first round.
However, this also means that Tiafoe will be fresher. He is the defending champion at Stuttgart, which could help him adapt quickly despite it being his first match on the surface. Given their current form and track record, Tiafoe should be able to win.
Pick - Frances Tiafoe to win in straight sets.