{"id":62997,"date":"2024-01-16T06:01:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T11:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=62997"},"modified":"2024-01-16T00:21:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T05:21:01","slug":"australian-open-day-4-mens-predictions-tiafoe-machac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2024\/01\/16\/australian-open-day-4-mens-predictions-tiafoe-machac\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Open Day 4 Men’s Predictions Including Frances Tiafoe vs Tomas Machac"},"content":{"rendered":"

The second round of men’s singles starts on Day 4 of the Australian Open. We get 16 matches as players look to move on to Round 3. Which players will those be? As always, our writers here at LWOT share their thoughts. We split the day’s matches between this and three other articles. Those articles feature Andrey Rublev vs Christopher Eubanks<\/a>, Novak Djokovic vs Alexei Popyrin<\/a>, and Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Jordan Thompson<\/a>. Predicting these matches are Jack Edward, Jordan Reynolds, Damian Kust, and Tope Oke.<\/p>\n

Australian Open Day 4 Men’s Predictions<\/h2>\n

Gael Monfils vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry<\/h4>\n

Jack:<\/em>
\nAn extremely polished performance from Monfils against Hanfmann dispels any notion that he can\u2019t still play some fantastic tennis. The improvements to Etcheverry\u2019s game have been substantial, however. The Argentinian will try and wear the veteran down but I still think the 37-year-old has got what it takes.
\nPrediction: Monfils in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Jordan:<\/em>
\nBoth players impressed hugely in the opening round, with straight sets victories against Andy Murray and Yannick Hanfmann. The renaissance of 37-year-old Monfils since the second half of last season has been wonderful to see, and I think he will win again. His athleticism and skills are capable of managing the formidable Etcheverry forehand on a hard court, and I think the rest of his talent will then get him over the line.
\nPrediction: Monfils in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Damian:<\/em>
\nBoth players fended off fairly dangerous opposition in round one comfortably and should deliver a bit of a classic. This will be a huge physical workout and even though that used to be a Monfils thing, Etcheverry should be better prepared now. The Argentinian is tapping into the potential of his serve and forehand on hard courts and has an excellent record in matches that went over four hours.
\nPrediction: Etcheverry in 5<\/em><\/p>\n

Tope:<\/em>
\nTwo of the most impressive players of the first round meet for the first time in what promises to be a blockbuster. Expect fireworks and fantastic winners from both in a match that will go down to the wire. I usually go with the more experienced player but this time I\u2019ll back the more resilient Argentine to make it through to the 3rd round here for the first time in his career
\nPrediction: Etcheverry in 5<\/em><\/p>\n

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