We take a look at Wednesday’s (22/1/2020) Australian Open Mens 2020 match which is between Jordan Thompson and Fabio Fognini. View the odds for both players as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Wednesday 22nd January at 7:00PM
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Preview:
Sydneysider Jordan Thompson made a rousing start to his campaign in Melbourne. But he faces a much tougher second-round test against 12th seed Fabio Fognini.
Thompson disposed of Alexander Bublik 6-4 6-3 6-2 on Monday. He had his serve broken just once – saving 11 break points – and won 65 percent of points on his first serve.
It was a confidence-booster for the world No.66, who lost his first-round matches at the Qatar Open and Adelaide International in the lead-up to the Australian Open.
Thompson has advanced beyond the second round of a grand slam just once. He reached the last 32 of the 2019 French Open after outlasting stalwart Ivo Karlovic. This is the 25-year-old’s third second-round appearance at his home major.
Fognini was pushed to the limit in his first-round assignment. The Italian fought from two sets down before eventually overcoming Reilly Opelka 3-6 6-7 6-4 6-3 7-6 after three hours and 38 minutes. Though he battled against Opelka’s huge serve, Fognini was 76 percent of his own first serve points, hit 11 aces and was broken just once.
It followed on from a shaky start to the 32-year-old’s 2020 season. He was the top seed in Auckland but was bundled out in the first round by Feliciano Lopez.
Fognini made it past the second round at the 2018-19 Australian Opens. He is 8-3 in his last 11 second-round grand slam matches, with three straight early US Open exits the only losses.
Thompson has to be considered a real chance of the upset here. Fognini is the more complete and far more experienced player, but he has erratic tendencies. His first-round marathon will sure have sapped the veteran’s energy, too.
Odds:
Tip: Fabio Fognini at $1.58
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
