Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Rome match.
World No. 35 Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands will take on World No. 47 Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia in the Round of 64 at the ATP Rome tournament. The two recently crossed paths at Indian Wells, where Tallon Griekspoor claimed a relatively straightforward victory (6:7, 6:4, 6:3).
Tallon Griekspoor
Tallon Griekspoor has delivered an impressive campaign in 2025, clearly aiming to climb the ATP rankings. His season began strongly with a semi-final showing in Dubai and a quarter-final run at Indian Wells. That momentum has continued, and just a few weeks ago, he pushed World No. 2 Alexander Zverev to three sets in the Munich quarter-finals (7:6, 6:7, 4:6). Tallon Griekspoor has proven he can hold his own against elite opposition and should approach this match with confidence.
Miomir Kecmanovic
Miomir Kecmanovic has pursued a high-frequency schedule, entering nearly every possible event, including lower-tier tournaments. However, this has not translated into consistent results. A semi-final appearance in Portugal provided little encouragement, especially as he suffered a decisive defeat at the hands of Alex Michelsen, currently ranked 32nd in the world. At ATP-level tournaments, early eliminations have become a pattern for Miomir Kecmanovic: he was knocked out in the Round of 64 in both Madrid and Indian Wells, and was eliminated in the Round of 32 in Monte Carlo and Miami.
Tallon Griekspoor vs Miomir Kecmanovic Prediction
The Serbian player is currently not performing at his best. Furthermore, with only two days of rest following his latest tournament in Portugal, there are legitimate concerns about his physical readiness for this contest. The experienced Tallon Griekspoor is unlikely to be troubled under these circumstances.
