{"id":78291,"date":"2025-01-15T01:01:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T06:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=78291"},"modified":"2025-01-14T20:19:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T01:19:10","slug":"australian-open-day-5-predictions-rune-berrettini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2025\/01\/15\/australian-open-day-5-predictions-rune-berrettini\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Open Day 5 Predictions Including Holger Rune vs Matteo Berrettini"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ll see the end of the second round on Day 5 of the Australian Open, which means 16 exciting men&#8217;s matches on the schedule. Who do you think will win on Thursday in Melbourne? As always, our writers share their thoughts on all of the matches. We split the day&#8217;s 16 matches between four articles&#8211;the other three feature <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2025\/01\/15\/australian-open-day-5-predictions-sinner-schoolkate\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Jannik Sinner vs Tristan Schoolkate<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2025\/01\/15\/australian-open-day-5-predictions-fritz-garin\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Taylor Fritz vs Cristian Garin<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2025\/01\/15\/australian-open-day-5-predictions-monfils-altmaier\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Gael Monfils vs Daniel Altmaier<\/a>. Predicting this match are Damian Kust, Tope Oke, and Ateet Shrivastava. Who will reach Round 3?<\/p>\n<h2>Australian Open Day 5 Predictions<\/h2>\n<h4>Alex de Minaur vs Tristan Boyer<\/h4>\n<p><em>Damian:<\/em><br \/>\nIt was important for Boyer to claim that five-set thriller against Coria no matter how, but this is probably the end of the round. His game has been developing dynamically recently, it\u2019s just a question of what he can do against one of the best defenders in the sport. Seemingly there\u2019s just no way he\u2019ll be consistent enough.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: De Minaur in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tope:<\/em><br \/>\nAlex de Minaur is heavily favored, and the reasons are not far-fetched. De Minaur has been in exceptional form, cruising through the first round with a commanding straight-sets victory over Botic van de Zandschulp. Boyer, meanwhile, is <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2025\/01\/14\/tristan-boyer-overcomes-federico-coria-in-australian-open-debut\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">making waves as a rising star<\/a> after winning three <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/category\/atp-challenger-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">ATP Challenger<\/a> titles in 2024 and earning his Grand Slam debut through the qualifiers, but this will be a punch above his league.<\/p>\n<p>The Australian is vastly experienced on the big stage and will show his remarkable agility and firepower from the baseline as he advances to the next round in front of his home fans.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: De Minaur in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ateet:<\/em><br \/>\nAlex de Minaur has huge expectations on his shoulder to do well on his home Slam and he looked good in the first round. It will take an outrageously bad performance from the Australian to lose against Tristan Boyer, who was a heavy favourite against Federico Coria but got dragged in a five-setter. That level just won\u2019t do against the world No.8.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: De Minaur in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a  id=\"bQsSkiz4Rp5bIHRDXMWGvg\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2193877381\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'bQsSkiz4Rp5bIHRDXMWGvg',sig:'EzF87-jDGI2cCD_ozgZx-Ci1fZl6Tnz8nW4YkzQ6XVo=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2193877381',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Denis Shapovalov vs Lorenzo Musetti<\/h4>\n<p><em>Damian:<\/em><br \/>\nMusetti isn\u2019t at his best on hard courts, but he survived Arnaldi and Shapovalov is certainly a winnable matchup for him as well. Still, the Canadian has all the tools necessary to rush him in these conditions. It\u2019s all about application and that\u2019s never a certainty with him, but it\u2019s enough for me to call him a slight favorite.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Shapovalov in 5<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tope:<\/em><br \/>\nMusetti leads their head-to-head record 1-0, having won their previous encounter at the 2024 Indian Wells tournament. Currently ranked 15th, Musetti has shown recent strong form on hard courts, with a 50% win rate this year.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Shapovalov&#8217;s powerful style of play, Musetti is the more experienced and talented player, and he should win this encounter that is poised to go right down to the wire.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Musetti in 5<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ateet:<\/em><br \/>\nBoth players had a very tough first-round match and will be happy to win without getting to five sets. Musetti had an up-and-down performance but did well to win the tiebreaks. Shapovalov has more firepower but Musetti has a more reliable one-hander. Shapovalov hit 15 double faults in the first round and won\u2019t get away with it against Musetti if he doesn\u2019t rectify it. Musetti\u2019s serve can be attacked and that\u2019s what Shapovalov will look to do. I am leaning slightly towards the Italian as he can frustrate Shapovalov with his defense and variety.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Musetti in 5<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a  id=\"J5ctqDvCR8NPSGh4o2Ec_w\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2193807225\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'J5ctqDvCR8NPSGh4o2Ec_w',sig:'bIIYaViNY_iWvSNdlf41UriXBW5hb9ffvMh0YQLeqJc=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2193807225',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Frances Tiafoe vs Fabian Marozsan<\/h4>\n<p><em>Damian:<\/em><br \/>\nTiafoe looked vulnerable in the opening round against Rinderknech and maybe if the Frenchman was in slightly better form, it would have been two unseeded players clashing here. But Marozsan should have a real look at this upset, especially with his ability to rush the opponents and take time away. Not sure Tiafoe will find a response if he\u2019s pushed right now.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Marozsan in 4<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tope:<\/em><br \/>\nFrances Tiafoe has been plagued by inconsistencies recently, having not won consecutive matches since September. However, he dug deep to get past Arthur Rinderknech, and it remains to be seen if he will have enough reserves to endure another potential five-setter against Fabian Marozsan, who showed some steel to outplay the hugely talented Thiago Seyboth Wild in a match that also went the distance. The Hungarian is a dangerous player when fit; if he can stay on his feet in the Melbourne heat, he has a chance of winning.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Marozsan in 5<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ateet:<\/em><br \/>\nTiafoe\u2019s level and focus are hard to judge when he is playing outside of America but he showed some great fight in the first round to get through a tricky match in tough conditions. He looked sick due to the heat but should be fine for this match. Marozsan played a five-setter too in the first round and hit 81 winners in the match. If it&#8217;s a day match, the conditions may play a part again for Tiafoe, and I&#8217;d go with Marozsan as a slight favourite.<br \/>\nPrediction<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Marozsan in 5<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a  id=\"wV7rZGBAQzJQHIrH6pdVjA\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2192775054\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'wV7rZGBAQzJQHIrH6pdVjA',sig:'8rr7x6hCKGQX3UxXDCR3xDBMjQl7gW_iRARGiGJkJqI=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2192775054',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Holger Rune vs Matteo Berrettini<\/h4>\n<p><em>Damian:<\/em><br \/>\nRune has always done pretty well against Berrettini, even if the two wins last year both came in deciding sets. He has both the defensive skills to extend the points against the Italian, but is also complete enough to pressure the backhand. As long as he finds the right balance in his tactical plan, he might be a tiny favorite here. Should be a great match.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Rune in 5<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tope:<\/em><br \/>\nMatteo Berrettini and Holger Rune have faced each other thrice, with Berrettini leading their head-to-head 2-1. Their most recent encounter was at the 2024 Shanghai Masters, where Rune won in three sets.<\/p>\n<p>While Berrettini&#8217;s powerful serve and forehand make him a formidable opponent on hard courts, Rune&#8217;s agility and baseline play have turned potential losses into wins. Given their previous close matches, this <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/category\/australian-open\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Australian Open<\/a> clash is expected to be highly competitive. That said, I\u2019ll lean to the Italian with the better serve and return to scrape through what will be a nail-biter.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Berrettini in 5<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ateet:<\/em><br \/>\nThis is easily one of the best matches of the second round and should deliver some great tennis. Rune has a great record against Berrettini and won both their matches last year. However, those were close matches and the Italian will fancy his chances as much as Rune. Rune\u2019s serve percentage will be key as he has an advantage against Berrettini\u2019s weaker backhand return. I also like Rune\u2019s clutchness over Berrettini.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Rune in 5<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Main Photo Credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ll see the end of the second round on Day 5 of the Australian Open, which means 16 exciting men&#8217;s matches on the schedule. Who do you think will win on Thursday in Melbourne? As always, our writers share their thoughts on all of the matches. 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