ATP Vienna Open: Frances Tiafoe vs. Jannik Sinner Preview, Head-To-Head, and Prediction

With the exhibition of some high-octane action each season, the Vienna Open has always managed to arouse the excitement of fans. Even this edition is carrying on its history as the stage is set up for some thrilling quarterfinal matches after the initial round fixtures. The indoor hard court event, which features some top-ranked players on the ATP Tour, is getting closer to its conclusion at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna.

In the quarterfinals, Jannik Sinner and Frances Tiafoe, the two young tennis sensations, will now face each other to secure a place in the semis. The matchup between the ATP players would be an absolute entertainer, as they both are in hot form, having recently brushed aside some elite competitors.

Frances Tiafoe vs. Jannik Sinner: Quarterfinal match preview

After being awarded a walkover in the very first round, Frances Tiafoe recently emerged victorious in his thrilling second-round encounter against Gaël Monfils. The Frenchman, who was on a six-match winning streak, started the match brilliantly as he won the first set, 7-5. However, his young American colleague later turned the match in his favor with an incredible display of his prowess and clinched a three-set win, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4. After his second-round win, the ‘Bigfoe’ will now be vying for his third ATP singles title of this season.

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On the other hand, Jannik Sinner has also defeated some of the elite competitors, including the US Open semifinalist Ben Shelton. Later, the Italian tennis phenomenon also came out on top in his matchup against his countryman, Lorenzo Sonego, in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4. The 22-year-old, who has already enjoyed three triumphant runs this season, including the recently concluded Beijing Open, is now a few steps away from yet another title.

Tiafoe vs. Sinner: Head-to-Head Record

This will not be the first time that the two ATP superstars will be facing each other at the indoor hard court event in Vienna. In 2021, Tiafoe secured a runner-up finish at the tournament after his semifinal victory against his young Italian opponent, 3-6, 7-5, 6-2. Apart from this, Tiafoe and Sinner also met each other at the Next Gen ATP Finals and European Open, with the latter prevailing on both occasions and currently enjoying a 2-1 lead in their H2H record.

Prediction: Sinner to win in straight sets

Even though both ATP players are in top form in this tournament, it is Jannik Sinner who will likely prevail in the blockbuster matchup. Being the second seed in the Vienna Open and based on his recent hard-court performances, the Italian is the favorite to not only win his quarterfinal match but also the title.

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