Montpellier Open 2023: Borna Coric vs. Arthur Rinderknech Tennis Pick and Prediction

TennisSection previews the 2023 Montpellier Open as Borna Coric takes on Arthur Rinderknech in the second round on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Will Borna Coric get the win? Will Arthur Rinderknech pull off the upset? This will be an interesting one, where we have a fascinating matchup between one of the tournament favorites and a local big hitter. Who will triumph and move through to the quarterfinals at the 2023 Montpellier Open?

Borna Coric is in solid form, and despite a concerning straight set loss in Australia this year, I’d say Coric is ready to make some big results this year. Rinderknech can pose a challenge with his massive hitting and big serving, particularly with the crowd behind him. Coric is great at neutralizing players like him though, and I think the Croat will find a way into the quarterfinals at the 2023 Montpellier Open.

Arthur Rinderknech took down Nardi 6-4 6-4 in the first round, a solid performance, but a tough match awaits him nonetheless in Borna Coric. Rinderknech will need to focus on holding serve, not allowing Coric to get into his return games, or else I see this match turning ugly for the Frenchman very quickly as Coric looks to book his spot in the quarterfinals here at the 2023 Montpellier Open.

Borna Coric and Arthur Rinderknech have met once before, with Borna Coric leading the head to head 1-0. Coric took out the Frenchman in a tight 2 setter at this year’s United Cup, 7-6 7-6. Once again they’ll meet on a quick hard court, and I expect this to be a tussle, despite the difference in ranking and experience. I do expect Coric to manage this matchup though and come away with the win for a place in the last eight of the 2023 Montpellier Open.