Marton Fucsovics vs Gael Monfils Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Estoril Open

Prediction published on 04/04/2024, 01:27  by Daniel Ngulu in Tennis Predictions

Marton Fucsovics, unseeded, will seek his first win over seventh-seed Gael Monfils when they square off next in Estoril. They will battle in the second round with the winner playing either Casper Ruud or Botic van de Zandschulp in the quarters. Marton Fucsovics defeated Pedro Cachin in the first round in straight sets for the perfect start to his debut here. The Hungarian favours playing on clay more than any other surface. He will hope he excels on the surface once again as he plots to get over his early season struggles. Fucsovics has compiled a 7-6 record and hasn’t advanced past the second round in all six tournaments he has participated in. Advancing to this round has moved him up three places to 82nd in the live ranking.

Gael Monfils has won all three previous meetings with Fucsovics. One of their duels was on a clay surface in Madrid in 2019, which was the first time they went head-to-head. Their last encounter was last season in the first round in Stockholm, a tournament Monfils went on to win. The Frenchman has had a shaky campaign but his form has improved in recent weeks. Six of his 11 wins have come in his last eight outings. The latest was a 2-0 success over crowd favourite Henrique Rocha in the first round. Monfils, whose highlight of the season was a semifinal finish in Doha, is now up five places to 40th in the live ranking.