Odds
Player analysis
G. Blancaneaux comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.2, meaning G. Blancaneaux has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving G. Blancaneaux vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
T. A. Tirante shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 94. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.9. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. Serve quality has been average (6.7/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency has been exceptional (+65) — converting opportunities and shutting down threats at the critical moments.
Recent form
4W 1L last 5
| 22 Apr | Bautista-Agut | 2-6 4-6 | W |
| 4 Apr | Tirante | 1-6 1-6 | W |
| 3 Apr | Shelton | 7-6 3-6 4-6 | W |
| 1 Apr | Tirante | 6-2 6-0 | L |
| 31 Mar | Smith | 0-6 3-6 | W |
3W 2L last 5
| 12 Apr | Bertola | 6-1 6-4 | L |
| 23 Mar | Blancaneaux | 2-6 1-6 | W |
| 11 Mar | Blancaneaux | 5-7 7-6 4-6 | W |
| 9 Mar | Sels | 5-7 3-6 | W |
| 2 Mar | Broom | 6-4 6-7 6-3 | L |
Clay court stats
Avg stats — last 5
Head to head
Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manama | Hard | 1/16-finals | Tirante | 6-3 6-3 | |
| Szczecin | Clay | Semi-finals | Tirante | 7-6 3-6 0-6 |

