The first round of the ATP Rome Masters offers a mix of in-form clay specialists and players searching for momentum ahead of Roland Garros. From proven performers like Laslo Djere to rising names such as Carlos Taberner and Vit Kopriva, these early matchups could set the tone for a competitive week in the Italian capital. As always, we here at LWOS bring you predictions for all the matches on offer, but who will progress to the next round?
ATP Rome Day 1 Predictions
Vit Kopriva vs Quentin Halys
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Vit Kopriva comes into Rome with solid recent clay form, while Quentin Halys has struggled for wins on the surface this season. With more match play and confidence on clay, Kopriva should have a slight edge in their first meeting.
Prediction: Kopriva in 2
Carlos Taberner vs Aleksandar Kovacevic
Head-to-Head: Tarberner 1-0 Kovacevic
Carlos Taberner leads the head-to-head 1–0 and arrives in Rome with strong clay form and momentum from qualifying. Aleksandar Kovacevic hasn’t won a match since Houston, making Taberner the clear favorite in this second meeting.
Prediction: Tarberner in 2
Rinky Hijikata vs Corentin Moutet
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Rinky Hijikata and Corentin Moutet face off in Rome for their first-ever meeting. Hijikata has struggled on clay this season, with early exits in Houston and Madrid. Moutet, despite recent controversies, has shown flashes of form, including a win over Pavel Kotov in Aix-en-Provence. With more clay-court match play under his belt, Moutet may have the edge in this encounter.
Prediction: Moutet in 3
Laslo Djere vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry
Head-to-Head: Djere 1-0 Etcheverry
Laslo Djere holds a 1–0 head-to-head lead over Tomás Martín Etcheverry, having beaten him on clay last year in Hamburg. Djere has been in strong form this season, highlighted by a title run in Santiago and a 15–4 record on clay. Etcheverry, though solid on this surface, has lacked rhythm in 2025. Djere’s consistency and recent success give him the edge heading into this one.
Prediction: Djere in 3
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