ATP Acapulco Open 2021: Frances Tiafoe vs Lorenzo Musetti – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction for Abierto Mexicano Telcel


ATP Acapulco Open 2021: Frances Tiafoe vs Lorenzo Musetti – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction for Abierto Mexicano Telcel

Lorenzo Musetti vs Frances Tiafoe

Lorenzo Musetti will face the American, Frances Tiafoe in the second round of the Acapulco Open. Both players had to win in three sets in the first round to progress further in the tournament. The Italian is ranked 120th in the ATP Rankings, whereas, Frances Tiafoe is ranked just outside the top 50 on the 56th spot.

Match Details:

  • Tournament: Acapulco Open 2021
  • Match: Frances Tiafoe vs Lorenzo Musetti
  • Round: Second Round (Round of 16)
  • Date: 16th March, 2021 
  • Tournament Prize Money: $1,053,560
  • Venue: Acapulco, Mexico
  • Surface: Hard Court

Frances Tiafoe vs Lorenzo Musetti: Match Preview

Frances Tiafoe
Frances Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe defeated fellow American, Brandon Nakashima in the first round clash. Tiafoe had to toil hard and grind out a victory, winning in three sets. The American has not had the best few weeks on tour as he was knocked out in the last 16 at the Argentina Open and at the Chile Open in successive weeks. He would hope to get his season back on track and do well in Acapulco.

Lorenzo Musetti created the upset of the tournament so far, as he defeated the third seed, Diego Schwartzman in three sets in the first round. The Italian held his nerve and got the better of the Argentinian. Musetti has had a busy week so far, having won three qualifying round matches to make it to the main draw. The young Italian is living upto his expectations and is a player to watch out for in the coming years.

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Frances Tiafoe vs Lorenzo Musetti: Head-to-Head

Lorenzo Musetti
Lorenzo Musetti

The duo have faced against each other just one time in the past at the Forli Challenger. Musetti won the encounter in three sets and leads the head to head record, 1-0.

Frances Tiafoe vs Lorenzo Musetti: Match Prediction

Lorenzo Musetti
Lorenzo Musetti will progress into the quarterfinals

There is nothing much to separate the two players ahead of their last 16 clash on Wednesday. Frances Tiafoe would have regained his confidence after his win over Nakashima in the first round. As for Musetti, he has simply been outstanding this week, winning four consecutive matches to make it this far. The Italian has kept his composure at vital stages during the tournament, which was displayed during his victory over Diego Schwartzman. The match will be a tight three set affair with Musetti coming out on top.

Match Prediction: Lorenzo Musetti to defeat Tiafoe in three sets

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