🎾 ATP Rome: Lorenzo Sonego vs Roman Andres Burruchaga

🎾 ATP Rome: Lorenzo Sonego vs Roman Andres Burruchaga – Match Preview

🧠 Form & Context

🇮🇹 Lorenzo Sonego

• Peaked early: Opened 2025 with QF runs at the Australian Open and Marseille but hasn’t found sustained momentum since.
• Winless streak: Has not won consecutive matches since January and currently holds a 9–11 season record.
• Roman redemption: A 2021 semifinalist in Rome with notable wins over Thiem and Rublev—has proven he can thrive under home-court pressure.
• Local expectations: Sometimes underperforms when heavily favored, which could be a concern against a lower-ranked opponent.

🇦🇷 Roman Andres Burruchaga

• Breakthrough: Qualified for his first ATP Masters main draw by beating Galan and Carreno Busta in physical three-setters.
• Challenger foundation: A consistent performer on clay at the Challenger level over the past two years.
• Tour-level inexperience: Entered Rome with a 0–4 record in ATP main draws, making this his first real test on the big stage.
• Grit over flash: Known for long rallies and physical play rather than explosive weapons.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Sonego has the tools—serve, forehand, and net play—to dominate this matchup, especially with a supportive home crowd. But form and confidence have been lacking, and early-round matches against grinders like Burruchaga often test his resolve.

Burruchaga enters with more match rhythm thanks to his qualifier wins and will aim to drag the Italian into extended rallies, disrupt rhythm, and capitalize on any signs of tension. He lacks one-shot power but makes few errors and competes hard on clay.

If Sonego keeps his aggression under control and feeds off the energy in Rome, he should win—but don’t expect it to be easy.

🔮 Prediction

Prediction: Lorenzo Sonego in 3 sets. His experience and weapons give him the edge, but Burruchaga’s consistency and momentum from qualifying will make this a test of nerves and patience.