Arthur Fils vs Adrian Mannarino Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Monte Carlo Masters

Prediction published on 06/04/2024, 07:51  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 06/04/2024 at 08:58 in ATP Monte Carlo Masters Predictions

We have an all-French clash in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters. Arthur Fils takes on Adrian Mannarino with both players being unseeded for this outdoor clay court tournament. For the winner, there's a second round match against either unseeded Lorenzo Musetti or the 13th seed Taylor Fritz.  Adrian Mannarino is 20th in the live rankings but comes into this match having lost five of his last six matches, including the last two. He'll want to recapture the form that saw him get to the fourth round of the Australian Open and the last four in Dallas. They were both hard court tournaments though and his record on clay isn't a great one. Take for example his performances at Roland Garros where he's won three matches since debuting in 2007., he's only won three matches. He's not had good form in Monte Carlo either, failing to qualify for both of the last two tournaments. His best performance in this Masters 1000 tournament was getting to the third round seven years ago. He does lead Fils 1-0 in previous meetings but that was played on grass.

Arthur Fils is also struggling for form at present with three of his last four matches ending in defeat. He does at least have a better record on clay than Mannarino. So far this year he's reached a quarterfinal in Santiago and most recently the second round in Estoril. Fils also reached the junior singles final at Roland Garros three years ago and in 2023, won the Lyon clay court title. That's far better form on this surface than his opponent has managed. For that reason, we tip Fils to win this in straight sets.