Facundo Diaz Acosta vs Federico Coria Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Kitzbuhel Open

Prediction published on 21/07/2024, 06:04  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 21/07/2024 at 06:06 in Tennis Predictions

An all-Argentine first-round clash at the Generali Open is in the offing when Facundo Diaz Acosta squares off with Federico Coria. Heading to their fifth career meeting, both players are unseeded. Here’s a look at the stats defining the match and a prediction.

Diaz Acosta arrives for this match having lost his last three fixtures. Two of the losses were on clay with his most recent setback coming in Hamburg. With this poor run, he will be confident of getting back to winning ways.

The 23-year-old has won twice against his compatriot with both victories being in their only encounters at tour level. The most recent win was in straight sets on his way to winning the Argentina Open – his maiden tour success. The Argentine number six is placed 77th in the live ranking.

Federico Coria sits four places above his compatriot in the live ranking. He will hope to maintain this advantage and even extend it by having a prolonged stay in what is his third appearance in Kitzbuhel. The 32-year-old is also coming from a losing run in his last two matches which were all on clay.

Just like his younger compatriot, Coria is an exceptional clay player and has won twice in this fixture on clay. His last win against Diaz Acosta was achieved last season on his way to the final in the Buenos Aires Challenger.

Coria has played predominantly this year on clay and this is where all 25 of his victories have been achieved. The winner here will next play sixth seed Nuno Borges or a yet-to-be-revealed qualifier.