Francisco Comesana vs Luciano Darderi Tips

Francisco Comesana advanced to the first round by defeating Spaniard Jaume Munar 6-4, Luciano Darderi is in high spirits at this Cincinnati Masters 1000, fresh from two clay-court victories. Darderi first won the ATP 250 tournament in Bastad, Sweden, before immediately repeating his success in Umag, Croatia. If he can maintain his form on the Cincinnati hard courts, he can win even if it's not his favorite surface.

Francisco Comesana has 4 out of 5 wins in 10 games, and Luciano Darderi has 7 out of 8 losses in 10 games on the hard court, which have been by set scores of 2-0.

Comesana beat Darderi in their only previous meeting but that came on clay. He is the lower ranked player and Darderi should prove better on hard courts.

In the clash between Francisco Comesana and Luciano Darderi, expect a tightly contested battle. Comesana’s solid baseline play may give him an early edge, but Darderi’s resilience and aggressive shot-making can turn the momentum. The match is likely to feature long rallies and shifts in control, with both players taking advantage of their service games. While Comesana could claim one set through consistent pressure, Darderi’s ability to raise his level in crucial moments should prove decisive. Prediction: Luciano Darderi to win 2??'1, sealing victory in a hard-fought three-set encounter.

This can go the way of Luciano Darderi, who won the title in Umag before coming here and is on a long winning streak, having won in Bastad before that.