Yannick Hanfmann vs Nicolas Moreno De Alboran Preview & Prediction | 2025 U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championships | First Round

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Yannick Hanfmann takes on American underdog Nicolas Moreno De Alboran for a place in the second round

Ranking points: ATP 250

Start date/time: Monday 31st March, 2025: UK – not before TBC / US ET – not before TBC / US PT – not before TBC

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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Yannick Hanfmann vs Nicolas Moreno De Alboran prediction

Yannick Hanfmann is aiming for a solid run in Houston as he seeks a rapid return to the top 100.

The veteran German has had a sluggish start to the season, failing to make an impression in Adelaide and the Australian Open before testing his fortunes on clay in Rio and then Santiago where a run to the last 16 represents his best result of 2025 so far.

The world number 113 fell at the first hurdle in qualifying in Miami and is now turning his focus to the clay swing on a surface where he has had the most impact during his career.

The 33-year-old will be earmarked as the favourite against Moreno De Alboran, who is ranked 10 places below Hanfmann and has mainly carved out a career on the Challenger circuit.

The 27-year-old New York-born Spanish-American, who resides in Madrid, enjoyed a fine end to last year with a Challenger title on the hard courts at Matsuyama, but a calf injury during pre-season means this will be his first competitive action since November. 

Hanfmann edged their only previous meeting 7-6 6-7 6-4 on the outdoor clay of Gstaad last year and should clock up another victory with Moreno De Alboran likely to show signs of rustiness. 

Yannick Hanfmann vs Nicolas Moreno De Alboran tip: Yannick Hanfmann to win 2-0