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Two People will likely be in motion on Monday in Miami with Frances Tiafoe taking up French teen Arthur Fils and veteran Reilly Opelka batting Tomas Machac.
(16) Frances Tiafoe vs. (17) Arthur Fils
This would be the first assembly between Frances Tiafoe and French phenom Arthur Fils. Tiafoe has had a bit of upswing in type this week, after a disappointing begin to the 2025 season. The American beat an in-form Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to earn his spot within the third spherical – however the match isn’t going to get any simpler for the American. Arthur Fils had displaying in Indian Wells, the primary half of the Sunshine Double, the place he misplaced within the quarterfinals to Daniil Medvedev.
Fils, who’s ranked 18 on this planet, had a straightforward straight set win over Canada’s Gabriel Diallo within the second spherical. And whereas Tiafoe is ranked one spot above Fils at No. 17 on this planet, the American’s common type means that Fils would be the favourite on this one, although the group would possibly give Tiafoe a lift and make it a battle. Tiafoe might take a set, however this one ought to go to the Frenchman.
Cheryl decide – Fils in 3
(20) Tomas Machac vs. (PR) Reilly Opelka
If this third spherical match comes wherever close to their Australian Open R2 showdown, the group is in for an actual deal with. American Reilly Opelka, who has been sidelined with varied accidents and surgical procedures for the previous few years lastly seems to be again and wholesome. And as such, he is without doubt one of the most harmful floaters within the draw. His rating, at No. 114, means he can present up wherever with out seeding protections to insulate opponents from him within the early rounds.
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Tomas Machac, the younger star from Czechia discovered that out in Melbourne. The 2 males battled it out for five units earlier than Machac ultimately prevailed 6-4 within the decider. Opelka has essentially the most harmful first serve on the ATP tour, and his disruptive serve-volley type of play makes him harmful to even essentially the most seasoned opponents. As with Tiafoe, the group will likely be cheering for the American, however Machac has the sting right here.
Cheryl decide – Machac in 3
