Dominic Thiem vs Lorenzo Sonego: Prediction and Betting Tips

Dominic Thiem looking to find his best form

The Austrian world number four is finding his form as he qualified for the third round of the Rome Open. Dominic Thiem had a tough second-round match against Marton Fucsovics. The world number four was a set and break down before turning the match upside down and winning 3-6, 7-6, 6-0.

After a two-month break, Thiem had returned to the ATP in Madrid and reached the semi-final in his first clay tournament of the season losing to eventual champion Zverev. The Austrian is on a 9-5 win-loss record this year. On clay, he is in good form with a 4-1 record as he prepares for Rolland Garros.

Lorenzo Sonego will be hard to beat

After needing three sets to eliminate Gael Monfils in the first round, Lorenzo Sonego beat compatriot Gianluca Mager in two sets and reached the third round of the Rome Open for the first time in his career. Sonego has had a very good season so far. The Italian won in Cagliari and is on a 7-1 win-loss record on clay this year.

In his match against Mager, Sonego won 85% of the points behind his first serve even though he was having 63% of his serves in. Sonego is an exciting young player who has grown in confidence after winning the Sardegna open and will be a tough opponent in this match.

Key Stats

• Thiem won eight games in a row in his last match against Fucsovics
• Thiem broke his opponent’s serve five times in his last match
• Sonego didn’t lose his serve in his last match against Mager
• Thiem has won the only previous meeting between these two

Dominic Thiem vs Lorenzo Sonego Prediction

It wasn’t a good start of the year for Dominic Thiem, Losing in the second round in Doha and the first round in Dubai. After one and a half month break, Thiem returned stronger and is gradually finding his form.

 It won’t be an easy game for Thiem against Sonego. The Italian is in very good form and had beaten Djokovic last fall in Vienna. 

We predict a close game and the match to go to three sets. 

Dominic Thiem vs Lorenzo Sonego Betting Tips

Both Players to Win a Set 2.50 or 6/4 at William Hill

Under 21.5 Games 1.80 or ⅘ at William Hill