Australian Open 2018 - Nick Kyrgios vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Preview

Quick Facts

Where is Nick Kyrgios vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga taking place? Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

When is Nick Kyrgios vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on and what time does it start? Friday 19th January, 2018 - 03:00 (UK)

What channel is Nick Kyrgios vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on? Eurosport (UK) & Channel 7 (Australia)

Where can I stream Nick Kyrgios vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga? The match can be streamed on both Eurosport Player and Sky Go (providing you have a Eurosport pass)

Where can I get tickets for Nick Kyrgios vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga?
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The Lowdown

NICK KYRGIOS

• Australian hope Kyrgios has yet to drop a set in this year's tournament and despite some bizarre distractions during his matches, he has stayed focused up until this point.
• He lost narrowly to Tsonga - who he identifies as his idol - in Marseilles last year but with home support this time around, he will fancy his chances.

JO-WILFRIED TSONGA

• Tsonga's path to the third round has been a little less straightforward and he was on the verge of going out against Shapovalov before edging a five-set thriller.
• The Frenchman admitted to tiredness after that match but he has the experience of going far in this tournament, reaching the final in 2008 in addition to a semi-final and plenty of quarter-final appearances.

The Statistics

The Prediction

The ever-popular Tsonga may not have the crowd on his side for once as he faces Kyrgios who, whilst he hasn't always endeared himself to the public, has shown signs of maturity in recent times and is starting to fulfil some of his undoubted potential. The Australian won a warm-up event in Brisbane and has carried that confidence through to Melbourne, and he may just have enough to edge out his idol in a tight game.