Frances Tiafoe vs Dan Evans Prediction Almaty Open Tennis Picks 10/17/24

Frances Tiafoe and Dan Evans meet in the second round of the 2024 Almaty Open in Kazakhstan on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Here’s our Frances Tiafoe vs Dan Evans prediction. This preview will also feature a Frances Tiafoe vs Dan Evans pick.

Frances Tiafoe vs Dan Evans Preview

Frances Tiafoe will play for the first time since his foul-mouthed rant at the end of his match in Shanghai where he blasted the umpire for issuing him a time violation. Tiafoe lost to Roman Safiullin in a third-set tie-break. 

The American later on apologized for his behavior. He has won just two matches from his last six (including Laver Cup).Overall, Tiafoe is 31-26 for the season and is ranked 15th in the world rankings as of this week.

He is taking part at the Almaty Open seeking his first indoor hard court title of his career and is the highest-ranked player in the field.

Dan Evans, fell outside the Top 100 a few months ago after he decided against defending his title in Washington in order to play at the Olympic Games. It was a decision that earned him plaudits from the tennis world as he wanted to play with his good friend Andy Murray in doubles in the latter’s last professional tennis tournament.

Evans has since required to play qualifying matches on Tour and dropped to the Challenger last month just to be able to get his ranking moving in upward direction. He’s played some good tennis this week, using his wide skillset to reach the second round in Almaty from the qualifying.

Frances Tiafoe vs Dan Evans Head-To-Head

• Frances Tiafoe leads Dan Evans 5-4 in their head-to-head.

Frances Tiafoe vs Dan Evans Prediction

They’ve played a handful of matches in indoor hard courts and their last one in Vienna last year ended prematurely because of Tiafoe’s injury. It is will be fascinating to see how Tiafoe overcomes his recent meltdown from Shanghai. Evans is a player who has been a pebble in his shoe in the past and these conditions tend to bring the best out of him. So, look for out for potential three setter.