January 02, 2024 4:40 PM
Adam Evans

Matteo Arnaldi vs Lukas Klein Preview & Prediction | 2024 Brisbane International | Round of 16

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THE FACTS

What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250

When is Matteo Arnaldi vs Lukas Klein on and what time does it start? Matteo Arnaldi vs Lukas Klein will take place on Wednesday 3rd January, 2024 – not before 03:00 (UK)

Where is Matteo Arnaldi vs Lukas Klein taking place? Matteo Arnaldi vs Lukas Klein will take place at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia

What surface is Matteo Arnaldi vs Lukas Klein being played on? Matteo Arnaldi vs Lukas Klein will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Matteo Arnaldi vs Lukas Klein? Click here for the latest ticket information for Matteo Arnaldi vs Lukas Klein

What channel is Matteo Arnaldi vs Lukas Klein on in the UK? Matteo Arnaldi vs Lukas Klein will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Matteo Arnaldi vs Lukas Klein in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Matteo Arnaldi vs Lukas Klein live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live

THE PREDICTION

World number 44 Matteo Arnaldi forfeited his chance to play the Next Gen ATP Finals in November in favour of taking a substitute’s role at the Davis Cup Finals – which proved very much to be the right call as Italy went on to lift their maiden world cup trophy. The 22-year-old beat Alexei Popyrin in three sets in the final to gift Jannik Sinner the opportunity to claim it 2-0, capping off a huge breakthrough year on tour for Arnaldi that saw him establish himself as one of the very best young players on tour. Arnaldi came back from a set down to beat Marton Fucsovics on Monday for an impressive opener but 25-year-old Lukas Klein provided a comeback of his own in three sets over sixth seed Sebastian Baez on Tuesday to reach a rare round of 16 at tour level. World number 170 Klein qualified impressively this weekend but Arnaldi will pose his toughest challenge yet by far. Back the Italian to find a way through, with three sets about as likely as two.

TIP: MATTEO ARNALDI TO WIN

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