Frances Tiafoe vs Luciano Darderi Preview & Prediction | 2025 Madrid Open | Second Round

The 16th seed Frances Tiafoe takes on Luciano Darderi in the second round in Madrid

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time: Saturday 6th April, 2025: UK – not before 10am / US ET – not before 5am / US PT – not before 2am

Venue: Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain

Surface: Outdoor clay

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

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Frances Tiafoe vs Luciano Darderi prediction.

Frances Tiafoe will battle Luciano Darderi to reach the third round in Madrid for just the third time.

The American’s clay-court form has dipped on the switch to the European dirt with just one win from trips to Monte Carlo and Barcelona on the back of finishing as runner-up in Houston.

Luciano Darderi will pose a significant threat to the American in the Spanish capital having lifted the title in Marrakesh as well as reaching the last eight in Munich.

In the first round, the Italian eased to a 6-4 6-4 success over Quentin Halys and is knocking on the door of a return to the world’s top 40.

Tiafoe can compete with the very best when on-song, but it’s his struggles with inconsistency that often undo him.

The world number 17 beat Darderi in their only other encounter on the clay in Houston last year, but away from home turf it may be another story and could well go the distance. 

Frances Tiafoe vs Luciano Darderi tip: Over 2.5 sets