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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 500
When is Joao Fonseca vs Cristian Garin on and what time does it start? Joao Fonseca vs Cristian Garin will take place on Thursday 22nd February, 2024 – not before 23:20 (UK)
Where is Joao Fonseca vs Cristian Garin taking place? Joao Fonseca vs Cristian Garin will take place at the Jockey Club Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
What surface is Joao Fonseca vs Cristian Garin being played on? Joao Fonseca vs Cristian Garin will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Joao Fonseca vs Cristian Garin? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Joao Fonseca vs Cristian Garin
What channel is Joao Fonseca vs Cristian Garin on in the UK? Joao Fonseca vs Cristian Garin will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Joao Fonseca vs Cristian Garin in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Joao Fonseca vs Cristian Garin live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
17-year-old Joao Fonseca beat rising star Arthur Fils in commanding straight sets on Wednesday to win on his ATP tour debut, becoming the first player born in 2006 to do so. The Brazilian won the US Open Boy’s Singles last summer to look ready to make the step up to professional tennis but he has heaped the pressure on himself with such an emphatic victory over Fils on home clay and the buzz surrounding this match is hard to comprehend.
Former world number 17 Cristian Garin came back from a set down to beat Roberto Carballes Baena on Wednesday, snapping a three-match losing streak, but he may shrivel under the partisan atmosphere in this thankless task. The Chilean should be a regular fixture of the top 40 at the very least but he his form over the last few seasons has been more than concerning, although he is always capable of bursting back at a moment’s notice. Fonseca has the confidence, backing and talent to win this match but three sets would be a considerable achievement. Back the teenager to earn at least a set to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: JOAO FONSECA TO WIN A SET