Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Fabio Fognini Tennis Match Prediction: 19/7/2024

Top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas aims for his second victory in Gstaad as he faces seventh seed Fabio Fognini in their fifth career meeting, a quarter-final clash set for Friday. The winner will advance to face either Felix Auger-Aliassime, Yannick Hanfmann, Daniel Elahi Galan, or Matteo Berrettini. Here’s a detailed tennis match prediction for this encounter.

 

Stefanos Tsitsipas’ Performance and Predictions

Tsitsipas started his Swiss Open campaign impressively, defeating unseeded Hamad Medjedovic in straight sets. After a less impressive grasscourt season, he appears relieved to be back on his preferred clay surface. The Greek number one has an outstanding record on clay, winning 18 of 22 matches this season, including a title in Monte-Carlo and a runner-up finish in Barcelona.

Currently ranked 12th in the ATP rankings, Tsitsipas is a strong favorite for the Gstaad title. A victory here could propel him back into the ATP top 10. Notably, Tsitsipas has a perfect record against Fognini, having never lost to him in their previous encounters.

 

Fabio Fognini’s Performance and Predictions

Fognini has struggled against Tsitsipas, losing all four of their previous matches, the latest being two seasons ago. Despite this, Fognini, a former Gstaad champion, is determined to advance to his first tour semi-final of the year.

Fognini has been alternating between the ATP tour and the challenger circuit, accumulating a 21-16 record so far. His journey to the quarter-finals included a hard-fought win against qualifier Juan Pablo Varillas. With his recent performances, he has climbed to 68th in the live rankings, his highest position in 2024.

 

Key Points for Tsitsipas vs Fognini Tennis Game Prediction

• Tsitsipas has won 18 of his 22 matches on clay this season.
• He has defeated Fognini twice on clay in their previous encounters.
• Tsitsipas holds a 4-0 record against Fognini.
• Fognini has lost four of his last 10 matches, with two of those losses on clay.

 

Our Tennis Match Prediction

Based on current form and historical performance, our tennis game prediction is that Stefanos Tsitsipas will win in straight sets. Tsitsipas’ unbeaten record against Fognini and his excellent clay season suggest he will maintain his dominance. Conversely, Fognini’s inconsistent tour performance this year and his struggles on clay make it unlikely for him to overcome Tsitsipas in this match.

Stay tuned for an exciting quarter-final duel as Tsitsipas aims to extend his perfect record against Fognini and advance further in the Swiss Open.