World number one Jannik Sinner looked in ominously good form in his first match in Montreal and now he faces Alejandro Tabilo for a place in the quarters
RANKING POINTS: ATP 1000
START DATE/TIME: Friday 9th August, 2024, UK – not before 7:40pm / US ET – not before 2:40pm / US PT – not before 11:40am
VENUE: IGA Stadium, Montreal
SURFACE: Outdoor hard
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel
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JANNIK SINNER VS ALEJANDRO TABILO PREDICTION
Jannik Sinner eased through his first match against Borna Coric 6-2 6-4 and looked supreme in all areas of his game but scarily, there is plenty more to come from the top seed. Despite not playing since Wimbledon, Sinner has not missed a beat and with some big names being knocked out, he is an even bigger favourite to win this week.
He now meets the talented Chilean Alejandro Tabilo and while the 27-year-old is playing this year and should not be underestimated, it is hard to see him troubling Sinner too much. Tabilo has played well in identical 6-4 6-2 wins over Frances Tiafoe and then Lorenzo Sonego but this is Jannik Sinner who is fresh and firing. Expect Sinner to win and move into the quarters.
JANNIK SINNER VS ALEJANDRO TABILO TIP: JANNIK SINNER TO WIN
Thursday was a day of upsets at the National Bank Open, as three of the top 10 seeded players bowed out of the competition. The draw opens up heavily for the defending champion, Jannik Sinner, who will play to secure his place in the quarterfinals. As always, we here at LWOT will offer our predictions for every match on the slate for Day 4. But who will advance?
Jannik Sinner vs Alejandro Tabilo
Head-to-Head: First meeting
Jannik Sinner started his title defense of the National Bank Open solidly. He was clinical behind his strokes and tried to play with more variations. His serve is a big weapon on these courts; he would like to get more first serves in, though. With Daniil Medvedev out, Sinner has a great chance to defend his title here. Alejandro Tabilo has made the best possible debut at ATP Montreal, as he is yet to drop a set in two matches. Tabilo was born in Canada, which makes it even more special for him. He has a hard-court title this year and will pose a threat to Sinner if the Italian is off his game. However, Sinner is more experienced and has a level or two in reserve if needed.
