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The ATP Monte Carlo Masters has been a player and fan favourite event over the years due to its magnificent location. It’s the same this year as all the top players are in Monaco, intending to lift the trophy. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate on day two, including Arthur Fils vs Adrian Mannarino. But who will advance?

ATP Monte Carlo Day 2 Predictions

Francisco Cerundolo vs Daniel Altmaier

Head-to-Head: Cerundolo 1-0 Altmaier

Francisco Cerundolo had his best season last year in terms of win percentage but hasn’t quite replicated it this year with just seven wins from 18 matches. His best result did come on clay in the Rio Open and he would be eager to get off to a good start in Monte Carlo. Daniel Altmaier is coming into this match as a lucky loser, hoping to turn around his horrible start to the year. The German had a fantastic win over Jannik Sinner at the French Open last year but hasn’t been able to showcase that level again. Both these players thrive on clay but Cerundolo won their only main draw encounter on clay and will fancy his chances again against an out-of-form Altmaier.

Alejandro Tabilo vs Christopher O’Connell

Head-to-Head: Tabilo 1-0 O’Connell

Alejandro Tabilo has been having a great season as he won his first ATP title in Auckland and a final in Santiago, which helped him break into the top 50 for the first time. The Chilean has never played at the Monte Carlo Masters before and would look to start with a win. Christopher O’Connell had to win a deciding set tiebreak against Aleksandar Vukic to qualify for the main draw. Playing two three-setter matches in two days will take a lot out of the Australian and it’s hard to see him progress any further.

Prediction: Tabilo in 2