Sebastian Ofner vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry Prediction & Betting Tips - Bastad, Sweden

Prediction published on 16/07/2023, 08:37  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 18/07/2023 at 03:30 in Tennis Predictions

Sebastian Ofner’s winning streak will be on the line on Monday when he battles Tomas Etcheverry at the Swedish Open. A clash with unseeded Bernabe Zapata Miralles or a yet-to-be-confirmed qualifier awaits the winner of this first-round tie. Sebastian Ofner is on a roll and arrives for his debut in Bastad after winning the Salzburg Open. This was his first title success of the year and leaves him unbeaten on clay in his last five matches. As a result of the win, he is up 14 places to 58th in the live ranking, a new career high. Ofner has dominated in the challenger circuit this year and has played six finals with four being on clay. The Austrian has compiled a 46-18 record with 34 of his victories coming on clay.

Tomas Etcheverry has also had his best moments this season on clay. Of his 27 victories, 22 have come on the surface. He has played in three finals, all on clay with two being the first and second at tour level. The Argentine arrives for his second appearance at the Swedish Open after his second-round exit at Wimbledon. After losing in four sets to Stan Wawrinka, Etcheverry is now down two places to 34th in the live ranking. He made his debut in Bastad last season but was eliminated in the opening round.