Brandon Holt vs Corentin Denolly Preview & Prediction | 2025 U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championships | First Round

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American Brandon Bolt meets Frenchman Corentin Denolly for a place in the second round in Houston.

Ranking points: ATP 250

Start date/time: Tuesday 1st April, 2025: UK – not before 12:10am / US ET – not before 7:10pm (Monday) / US PT – not before 4:10pm (Monday)

Venue: River Oaks Country Club, Houston, USA 

Surface: Outdoor clay

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Brandon Holt vs Corentin Denolly prediction

Home hope Brandon Holt is featuring in the main draw in Houston for the first time having lost in qualifying in the past two years. 

The 26-year-old sits 161 places above his opponent Corentin Denolly, but the Frenchman plays more regularly on clay and picked up an eye-catching 6-4 5-7 7-6 win over compatriot Adrian Mannarino in his last match in qualifying.

Denolly also saw off James Trotter in qualifying and won one of three matches on the dirt in a couple of Kigali Challengers prior to arriving in Houston.

Holt is also a regular on the Challenger circuit but more recently came through qualifying in Miami before losing to Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the first round.

The American has a 2-2 record at the tournament and a 0-1 match-up against left-handers, but we feel his greater pedigree at a higher level in Challengers and the ATP Tour, as well as the backing of the crowd, will help him through. 

Brandon Holt vs Corentin Denolly tip: Brandon Holt to win