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Hubert Hurkacz vs Yannick Hanfmann Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Hurkacz to come through Rome opener

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Last updated: Wed 06 May 2026 00:45

Andrew Hendrie 06 May 2026

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Hubert Hurkacz vs Yannick Hanfmann predictions for Wednesday's ATP Rome R1 match
Both players equipped with big serves and good Rome records
At least one tiebreak tipped, with Hurkacz edging out a win
The match is scheduled to start around 9.00pm AEST on Wednesday May 6

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Hubert Hurkacz vs Yannick Hanfmann Tips, Prediction & Live Stream

It's a battle of former Rome Masters quarter-finalists as Hubert Hurkacz and Yannick Hanfmann clash at the Foro Italico on Wednesday.

Hubert Hurkacz vs Yannick Hanfmann Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
Hurkacz vs Hanfmann Stats & Trends
Hurkacz vs Hanfmann Head To Head
Hubert Hurkacz Form Analysis
Yannick Hanfmann Form Analysis
Hurkacz vs Hanfmann Live Stream

Hurkacz has advanced into the Rome quarter-finals in his last two appearances in 2024 and 2025, while Hanfmann put together a run to the last eight in his debut showing in 2023.

Both players have big serves and are quite good on clay, so I think this will be a relatively close contest and I'll be backing at least one tiebreak for the best bet.

At tour-level, Hurkacz has been playing tiebreaks more often than not all season, while Hanfmann also has a strong tiebreak record on clay lately. These two also played two tiebreaks in their only previous meeting.

Hurkacz is coming off a runner-up showing at the strong Cagliari Challenger last week and is the superior and more consistent player, so backing the Pole to edge this one and move through to the second round.

Hurkacz vs Hanfmann Stats & Trends

Hurkacz has seen 1+ tiebreak in nine of his last 12 tour-level matches
Hanfmann has seen 1+ tiebreak in four of his last five tour-level matches
Hurkacz has made the quarter-finals in his last two Rome appearances
Hurkacz has won seven of his 10 matches at all levels on clay this season
Hanfmann has lost five of his seven matches vs higher-ranked opponents this season

Hurkacz vs Hanfmann Head To Head

The pair haven't met at tour-level, but Hurkacz did prevail in Roland Garros qualifying all the way back in 2018.

Year	Winner	Event	Round	Surface	Score
2018	Hubert Hurkacz	French Open	2nd Round Qualifying	Outdoor Clay	7–6(1), 7–6(4)

Hubert Hurkacz Form Analysis

2026 Record: 8-9
ATP Rome Record: 8-6
Current ranking: No. 53
Career-High Ranking: No. 6 (2024)

It's been a tough return to the tour for Hurkacz after he underwent knee surgery in 2025.

Hurkacz was initially on fire in his very first tournament at the United Cup, but things went south quickly as the Pole went on a seven-match losing streak.

Transitioning to clay has sparked a return to some form, with Hurkacz winning seven of his 10 matches on the surface.

The 29-year-old made the R16 in Monte Carlo and was stopped by Lorenzo Musetti in the second round of Madrid. Hurkacz dropped down to Challenger level in a bid to find more form and confidence in Cagliari last week and the move worked a treat - he made the final, beating the likes of Matteo Berrettini and Roman Andres Burruchaga before going down to Matteo Arnaldi.

Yannick Hanfmann Form Analysis

2026 Record: 10-6
ATP Rome Record: 5-2
Current Ranking: No. 59
Career-High Ranking: No. 45 (2023)

It's been a solid season for Hanfmann and he's not too far away from his career-high ranking and breaking back into the top 50.

Hanfmann's season highlight came on clay during the Golden Swing, where he made the final of Santiago before going down to Luciano Darderi.

The German also made the quarter-finals of Marrakech, but would be disappointed with his performances at the altitude events in Munich and Madrid, which suit his game to a tee.

Hanfmann suffered a first round exit in Munich to Alexander Blockx before going down in the second round of Madrid to Francisco Cerundolo.

Hurkacz vs Hanfmann Live Stream

Watch and bet on Hubert Hurkacz vs Yannick Hanfmann live tennis from Rome.

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Verdict

Hubert Hurkacz v Yannick Hanfmann

At least one tiebreak is tipped between these two big servers, with Hurkacz coming away with the win.

Over 0.5

Total Tiebreaks

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