Australian Open Prediction: Joao Fonseca vs Lorenzo Sonego
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Betting Odds: Joao Fonseca -500 / Lorenzo Sonego +390
The Joao Fonseca and Lorenzo Sonego
Match Preview!
Insight on the Australian Open
The Australian Open, held annually in Melbourne, is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in professional tennis. It typically takes place in January and is known for its hard-court surface, which can lead to fast-paced matches. The tournament attracts top players from around the world and features a vibrant atmosphere, with fans enjoying the summer weather and a variety of entertainment options.
2025 Australian Open Highlights
Matchup: Joao Fonseca vs. Lorenzo Sonego
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Round: Second Round
This year, the second-round match between Joao Fonseca and Lorenzo Sonego promises to be an exciting encounter. Both players have shown impressive form, making this a highly anticipated clash. As fans look forward to the match, predictions and analyses are being made regarding who might emerge victorious.
Joao Fonseca vs Lorenzo Sonego
Head-To-Head!
• Fonseca and Sonego have met once on the ATP Tour.
• Fonseca beat the Italian in straight sets in the first round of the 2024 Bucharest Open last year on clay.
• Fonseca is unbeaten in his last 14 matches in all competitions.
The Joao Fonseca Preview!
Joao Fonseca pulled off a win in his first Grand Slam main draw match, making World No. 9 Andrey Rublev the biggest upset in the men's draw so far.
Fonseca took down the Russian in straight sets, showing nerves of steel way beyond his years. The match stretched over 35 games and lasted two hours and 26 minutes, with two sets going to tie-breaks.
Fonseca hit 51 winners and made 32 unforced errors, with 14 aces and just one double fault. He got 70% of his first serves in and won 79% of those points (66 out of 84).
The Brazilian wonderkid confidently secured 53% of his second-serve points (19/36). He dominated by holding serve in 16 of 17 games and successfully saved five of six break points on his serve.
Fonseca nailed it by winning 36% of the return points (38 out of 107) and crushed it with 78% of net points (14 out of 18). He also managed to convert two out of 10 break points.
This was his 14th straight win, dating back to the end of last season.
The Lorenzo Sonego Preview!
Lorenzo Sonego, ranked 55th in the world, took down former Australian Open champ Stan Wawrinka in four sets. The match was a marathon, stretching over 46 games and lasting three hours and 14 minutes.
During the win, Sonego hit 63 winners and made 30 unforced errors, with 12 of those being aces and six double faults. He got 62% of his first serves in and snagged 84% of the points on those first serves (69 out of 82).
He snagged 54% of his second-serve points, winning 27 out of 50. Sonego managed to hold his serve in 21 out of 23 games and fended off nine out of 11 break points.
He won 28% of return points (31/112) and 77% of net points (30/39). Sonego converted four of five break points.
This was the Italian’s third win of the season.
The Joao Fonseca vs Lorenzo Sonego
Match Prediction!
The Pick: Over 3.5 sets in the match
Fonseca is something else. Not many 18-year-olds can keep up such intense tennis in their first Grand Slam main draw match against a top 10 player. The only ones I can think of right now are Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The fact that many tennis fans are already comparing him to those two says a lot about his skills.
Fonseca really got thrown into the deep end, but he totally crushed Andrey Rublev without batting an eye. Suddenly, he's in the running to make it to the quarterfinals in this part of the draw. But I think he's going to face some tough matches, starting with the second round against Lorenzo Sonego, who's got a big serve and probably won't be feeling much pressure. Betting on four or more sets seems like a good idea.
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