Prediction Of Fokina Vs Tiafoe H2H, Who Will Win At ATP Miami Open Presented By Itau 2025?

What Time Will Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Play Against Frances Tiafoe?

Fokina and Tiafoe are on the Day 4 Schedule at Miami Open Presented By Itau 2025 on Saturday 22 March 2025. Lets breakdown the career, past stats and recent form of these players and predict who will get the victory.

Who Will Win In This Head-To-Head?

The upcoming match in Grandstand will be between Alejandro Davidovich Fokina from Spain and Frances Tiafoe from the United States. Tiafoe currently leads their head-to-head record 2-1. They have competed against each other in three previous matches.

Their first encounter took place in Estoril, Portugal on clay in the quarterfinals. Tiafoe won the match in a closely contested three-set battle, with a final score of 7-6(5), 5-7, 7-5. The second match was played in Cincinnati, USA in the round of 64. Tiafoe emerged victorious once again, winning 6-3, 7-6(6) on the hard court. However, their most recent meeting was in Acapulco, Mexico in the round of 16. This time, Davidovich Fokina turned the tide and secured a win, defeating Tiafoe with a score of 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3 on the hard court.

Insights from their 2025 Acapulco second round encounter, provided by Tennis Data Innovations Insights, reveal some interesting statistics. Davidovich Fokina displayed strong attacking skills, with a 23% conversion rate and a score of 74% on steals. His serve quality was measured at 8.2, while his return, forehand, and backhand quality were rated at 6.7, 7.7, and 8.2 respectively. On the other hand, Tiafoe led the majority of the play with a 32% attack rate, but his attacking chances resulted in a less clinical 65% conversion score. His serve and return quality were rated at 8.1 and 6.4, while his forehand and backhand quality were measured at 8.2 and 6.2. These statistics indicate that Davidovich Fokina exhibited a higher level of efficiency and effectiveness in his shots compared to Tiafoe in their previous encounter.

Moving on to the background of the players, Davidovich Fokina is 25 years old and currently ranked as the world number 39. He achieved his career-high ranking of 21 in August 2023. In the 2025 season, he has a record of 14 wins and 7 losses, reaching two finals. Notable highlights in his career include breaking Djokovic 9 times in a match at the Monte Carlo tournament, which set a record for the most breaks against Djokovic in a best-of-three-set match. He reached his first ATP Tour final at the 2022 ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo. Davidovich Fokina also has several accomplishments in Grand Slam and ATP Masters 1000 tournaments. Additionally, he ended his junior career as the world number 2 and has a passion for animal welfare, launching a pet adoption platform in 2021.

Tiafoe, on the other hand, is 27 years old and currently ranked as the world number 17. His career-high ranking was number 10 in June 2023. He has a win-loss record of 5-5 in the 2025 season, with his best result being a third-round appearance at Indian Wells. Tiafoe has had notable achievements, including defeating Nadal en route to the 2022 US Open semifinals and reaching the US Open semifinals again in 2024. He also played a crucial role in leading Team World to victory in the 2022 Laver Cup, partnering with Sock. Tiafoe has won three ATP Tour titles on all three surfaces. He comes from a tennis-oriented family, with his parents emigrating from Sierra Leone, and his father working at a tennis center where Tiafoe and his twin brother trained as children.

In terms of the players’ recent performances, Davidovich Fokina has had a strong record against top 50 players this year, with 8 wins and 4 losses. Notably, he has defeated Tiafoe, who was ranked 18th at the time, in the Acapulco second round. Davidovich Fokina aims to continue his success and achieve three consecutive wins against top 20 opponents for the first time in his career. Meanwhile, Tiafoe is seeking his 50th win in ATP Masters 1000 tournaments and has a flawless record in opening rounds this season. He also aims to secure his first victory against a top 40 player since the Laver Cup in September.

In conclusion, the forthcoming match between Davidovich Fokina and Tiafoe promises to be an exciting encounter, with both players showcasing their skills and aiming for victory.

My Conclusion / Prediction:

My pick is that Fokina will win.
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