Joao Fonseca has an opportunity to bounce back from his disappointing Argentina Open title defense on home soil in Rio. He will face his compatriot Thiago Monteiro on Day 2. Four contests are predicted in this article. The remaining matches, including Matteo Berrettini vs Marcelo Tomas Barrios Vera and Francisco Cerundolo vs Mariano Navone are covered separately. But who will advance?

ATP Rio Day 2 Predictions
Camilo Ugo Carabelli vs Roman Andres Burruchaga

Head-to-head: Carabelli 3-2 Burruchaga

These two met just over a week ago in the Rosario Challenger final. Carabelli comfortably won that match 6-2 6-3, and then followed it with a solid quarterfinal run in Buenos Aires. Burruchaga played very well in the round of 16 of that tournament against Tomas Martin Etchverry, but was narrowly defeated. If he reaches that level here, he has a chance of getting revenge over Carabelli. This is a toss-up, but I have a feeling Burruchaga will win this time.

Prediction: Burruchaga in 3

Dino Prizmic vs Francesco Passaro

Head-to-head: Passaro 1-0 Prizmic

Both players came through qualifying to set up this matchup. They have also had similar careers. Neither man has reached a final at ATP 250 level or above, but both have made a decent number of them on the Challenger Tour, predominantly on clay. Prizmic has played better in the past 12 months and possesses more talent, hence he is backed to win.

Prediction: Prizmic in 3

Pedro Martinez vs Damir Dzumhur

Head-to-head: Martinez 1-1 Dzumhur

Martinez was a quarterfinalist at last week’s Argentina Open, while Hugo Dellien comprehensively defeated Dzuhmur. Both players have a physical style, meaning several lengthy rallies are almost guaranteed. The younger Martinez can be relied on more to stay strong and not run out of steam. His better form only adds to what is already a tough matchup for Dzumhur.

Prediction: Martinez in 2

Joao Fonseca vs Thiago Monteiro

Head-to-head: First meeting

Fonseca will try to do the opposite of what occurred last year, when he won the Argentina Open title before losing in the opening round at his home tournament. This time, he enters the event after an opening round defeat in Buenos Aires. That surprising defeat will likely harm Monteiro’s chances. The 19-year-old having solid preparation time gives him the best possible chance of making amends for his early exit 12 months ago.

Prediction: Fonseca in 2

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