Shevchenko Favored to Win Miami Open First Round Match Against Arnaldi
Published: March 20, 2026 | 247sports.news
Alexander Shevchenko is predicted to defeat Matteo Arnaldi in their upcoming first-round match at the Miami Open. The match is scheduled for Friday at 3:00 pm on COURT 4.
Head-to-Head Record
This will be the third time Shevchenko and Arnaldi have faced each other. Currently, Arnaldi leads the head-to-head record 2-0, with both previous matches occurring on hard courts.
The head to head is 2-0 for Arnaldi (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard.
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Their last encounter was in the first round of the Canberra Challenger in 2023, where Arnaldi won 6-4, 6-1.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite Arnaldi’s previous wins, current odds favor Shevchenko to win this match.
- Alexander Shevchenko: 1.6
- Matteo Arnaldi: 2.33
Tennis Tonic predicts Shevchenko will win in three sets.
The pick for Tennis Tonic is Alexander Shevchenko who should win in 3 sets. As per the initial odds, Alexander Shevchenko is the pick to win this match.
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Player Statistics
Alexander Shevchenko
Ranked no. 84, Shevchenko has a 9-10 win-loss record in 2026, with a 7-7 record on hard courts. He recently lost to Quinn 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the Phoenix Challenger on March 11th.
Matteo Arnaldi
Statistics for Arnaldi were not provided in the available sources.
Watch Live
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FAQ
- Who is favored to win? Alexander Shevchenko is the favorite.
- What is the head-to-head record? Matteo Arnaldi leads 2-0.
- Where will the match be played? COURT 4 at the Miami Open.
