PREDICTION, PREVIEW, H2H: Djokovic, Zverev, Fritz and Shelton to play on Sunday – Internazionali BNL d’Italia

ROME ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW. Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton will play on Sunday

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ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW. Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton are going to compete on Sunday at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.

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Novak Djokovic vs. Alejandro Tabilo Internazionali BNL d'Italia

Novak Djokovic vs. Alejandro Tabilo

Head to head 0-0

Novak Djokovic will fight against Alejandro Tabilo in the 3rd round for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Sunday at 2:00 pm on CENTER COURT.

Novak Djokovic: ranking and results

Currently world no. 1 Novak reached the 3rd round after beating Corentin Moutet 6-3 6-1.

Novak has a 12-4 win-loss record in 2024, 4-1 on clay (See FULL STATS). Djokovic’s best result of the season was getting to the semifinal in at the Australian Open and Monte Carlo.

Last year in Rome The Serbian lost in the quarter 6-2 4-6 6-2 to Holger Rune. Djokovic conquered the title in Rome in 2011, 2014 and 2015.

Alejandro Tabilo: ranking and results

Ranked no. 32 (career high), the Chilean reached the 3rd round after defeating Yannick Hanfmann 6-3 7-64.

Alejandro has a 22-9 win-loss record in 2024, 12-6 on clay (See FULL STATS). His best result of the year was winning the title in Auckland where he overcame Taro Daniel in the final 6-2 7-5 and the Aix En Provence Challenger where he defeated Jaume Antoni Munar Clar in the final 6-3 6-2.

Last year in Rome Tabilo didn’t play in Rome in 2023.

Head to head analysis

There is no head to head record between Novak Djokovic and Alejandro Tabilo since this will be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Novak Djokovic who should win in 2 sets.

See updated oddsAs per the initial odds, Novak Djokovic is the pick to win this match.
Novak Djokovic -> 1.076
Alejandro Tabilo -> 8.2

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Alexander Zverev vs. Luciano Darderi Internazionali BNL d'Italia

Alexander Zverev vs. Luciano Darderi

Head to head 0-0

Alexander Zverev will face Luciano Darderi in the 3rd round for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Sunday at 8:30 pm on CENTER COURT.

Alexander Zverev: ranking and results

Ranked no. 5, the German reached the 3rd round after defeating Aleksandar Vukic 6-0 6-4.

Alexander has a 23-9 win-loss record in 2024, 5-3 on clay (See FULL STATS). His best result of the year was winning the title in Australia where he beat Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-7(3) 7-6(6) 6-4.

Last year in Rome Zverev lost in the 4th round 6-2 7-6(3) to Daniil Medvedev. Alexander conquered the title at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia once in 2017 when he defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-3.

Luciano Darderi: ranking and results

Ranked no. 54 (career high), Darderi reached the 3rd round after defeating Denis Shapovalov 6-74 6-3 7-64 and Mariano Navone 6-3 6-2.

Luciano has a 20-10 win-loss record in 2024, 20-8 on clay (See FULL STATS). His best result of the current year was winning the title in Cordoba where he beat Facundo Bagnis in the final 6-1 6-4.

Last year in Rome Luciano didn’t compete in Rome in 2023.

Head to head analysis

There is no head to head record between Alexander Zverev and Luciano Darderi since this will be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Alexander Zverev who should win in 2 sets.

See updated oddsAs per the initial odds, Alexander Zverev is the pick to win this match.
Alexander Zverev -> 1.25
Luciano Darderi -> 3.96

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Taylor Fritz vs. Sebastian Korda Internazionali BNL d'Italia

Taylor Fritz vs. Sebastian Korda

Head to head 1-0 for Fritz

Taylor Fritz will compete against Sebastian Korda in the 3rd round for the 2nd time of their career. They are scheduled to play on Sunday at 4:00 pm on PIETRANGELI.

Taylor Fritz: ranking and results

Ranked no. 13, Fritz reached the 3rd round after beating Fabio Fognini 6-3 6-4.

The American has a 20-8 win-loss record in 2024, 8-3 on clay (See FULL STATS). His best result of the current season was winning the title in Delray Beach where he overcame Tommy Paul in the final 6-2 6-3.

Last year in Rome The American lost in the 2nd round 6-4 6-1 to Yannick Hanfmann.

Sebastian Korda: ranking and results

Ranked no. 27, Korda reached the 3rd round after defeating Flavio Cobolli 7-66 4-6 6-4.

Korda has a 13-11 win-loss record in 2024, 3-3 on clay (See FULL STATS). Sebastian’s best result of the current season was getting to the semifinal in Adelaide.

Last year in Rome The American lost in the 2nd round 6-2 7-6(5) to Roman Safiullin.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 2nd time that Taylor Fritz and Sebastian Korda fight against each other. Their record is 1-0 for Fritz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay.

The last time they locked horns, Fritz won 7-6(4) 7-5 in the 3rd round in Monte carlo back in 2022.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Taylor Fritz who should win in 3 sets.

See updated oddsAs per the initial odds, Taylor Fritz is the pick to win this match.
Taylor Fritz -> 1.58
Sebastian Korda -> 2.39

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Ben Shelton vs. Zhizhen Zhang Internazionali BNL d'Italia

Ben Shelton vs. Zhizhen Zhang

Head to head 1-0 for Shelton

Ben Shelton will play Zhizhen Zhang in the 3rd round for the 2nd time of their career. They are scheduled to play on Sunday at 8:00 pm on GRAND STAND ARENA.

Ben Shelton: ranking and results

Ranked no. 14 (career high), the American reached the 3rd round after defeating Pavel Kotov 4-6 6-3 6-4.

The American has a 17-8 win-loss record in 2024, 6-1 on clay (See FULL STATS). His best result of the current season was conquering the title in Houston where he beat Frances Tiafoe in the final 7-5 4-6 6-3.

Last year in Rome Ben surrendered in the 2nd round 6-4 1-6 6-2 to Alexander Bublik.

Zhizhen Zhang: ranking and results

Ranked no. 56, Zhang reached the 3rd round after beating Daniel Elahi Galan 6-2 7-5 and Adrian Mannarino 6-1 6-3.

Zhang has a 9-12 win-loss record in 2024, 3-3 on clay (See FULL STATS).

Last year in Rome Zhang capitulated in the qualifications 7-5 2-6 7-5 to Francesco Maestrelli.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Zhizhen Zhang square off. Their record is 1-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay.

Previously, the last time they squared off, Shelton won 4-6 6-3 6-2 2-6 7-6(4) in the 1st round in Australian open back in 2023.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Ben Shelton who should win in 2 sets.

See updated oddsAs per the initial odds, Ben Shelton is the pick to win this match.
Ben Shelton -> 1.43
Zhizhen Zhang -> 2.84

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