Arnaldi Takes on Struff at Stuttgart Open on Monday

STUTTGART, Germany — Matteo Arnaldi will face Jan-Lennard Struff in the Round of 32 at the Stuttgart Open on Monday. Struff, ranked No. 103, is considered an underdog against the higher-ranked Arnaldi, who sits at No. 41.

According to the latest betting odds, Arnaldi is favored at -130, indicating a 56.5% chance to win. Struff, on the other hand, is placed at +100.

The match will take place at Tennis Club Weissenhof on outdoor grass. This tournament offers ATP 250 ranking points and will be broadcasted in the UK on Sky Sports Tennis and in the US on the Tennis Channel.

Struff, a 35-year-old veteran, has a rich history in Stuttgart, having been a finalist previously. However, he is currently in poor form, winning only one of his last 13 matches. His recent struggles could contribute to his fall from the top 100 in the rankings.

Arnaldi, at 24 years old, is 11 years younger than Struff and arrives with notable momentum, including a recent victory over Novak Djokovic in Madrid. Despite his youth, Arnaldi’s lack of experience on grass could be a factor, as he has only one tour-level win on this surface.

While Arnaldi is favored to win, Struff may pose a challenge if he serves and volleys effectively. The two players have faced each other once before, with Arnaldi leading their head-to-head record, 1-0.

The expectation is for a competitive match, with predictions leaning towards over 2.5 sets based on the players’ current forms and dynamics.