Day 4 of the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters promises a packed schedule with twelve second-round matches. This article provides predictions, highlighting the highly anticipated encounter between seventh seed Daniil Medvedev and Matteo Berrettini, alongside other significant matchups.
ATP Monte Carlo Day 4 Match Previews
Flavio Cobolli vs Alexander Blockx
Head-to-Head: First Meeting
Flavio Cobolli, invigorated by a hard-fought first-round win over Francisco Comesana, appears to be finding his best form after a challenging start to the season. He is now in a strong position to advance to the third round for the first time in this tournament. Alexander Blockx, meanwhile, secured his maiden tour-level clay court victory by defeating Denis Shapovalov in three sets. While Blockx has already achieved a personal milestone in this event, Cobolli’s current level of play and experience suggest he will prevail.
Prediction: Cobolli in 3
Tomas Martin Etcheverry vs Terence Atmane
Head-to-Head: First Meeting
This match, though not on a show court, has the potential to be a thrilling contest. Tomas Martin Etcheverry demonstrated resilience by overcoming Grigor Dimitrov’s second-set resurgence and is determined to avoid another second-round exit. He is showcasing impressive tennis on clay, but his opponent, Terence Atmane, is also in good form. Atmane, buoyed by crowd support, comfortably defeated Ethan Quinn in the opening round and has shown notable improvement on clay. However, Etcheverry’s established expertise on this surface makes him the more confident pick.
Prediction: Etcheverry in 3
Casper Ruud vs Corentin Moutet
Head-to-Head: Ruud 1-0 Moutet
Former finalist Casper Ruud delivered a strong first-round performance, successfully avenging last year’s loss to Alexei Popyrin. He will be looking to make a deep run here and continue his ascent towards the top 10. He faces a tricky second-round challenge in Corentin Moutet, who displayed excellent form in his opening match. Moutet’s diverse game can trouble many top players, but on clay, Ruud’s specialized skills are expected to give him the decisive advantage.
Prediction: Ruud in 2
Daniil Medvedev vs Matteo Berrettini
Head-to-Head: Medvedev 3-0 Berrettini
This match is particularly intriguing as it marks the first time these two former top-10 players have met in over four years. Daniil Medvedev has a history of strong showings at the Monte Carlo Masters, most notably reaching the semifinals in 2019 where he secured impressive wins over Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas. Matteo Berrettini, while not having a consistently stellar record at this particular event, notably defeated Alexander Zverev last year and will feel confident about his chances against Medvedev on clay. Although it promises to be a closely contested battle, Medvedev’s superior recent form and confidence are likely to see him through.
Prediction: Medvedev in 3