2020 St. Petersburg Open First Round – Viktor Troicki vs Denis Shapovalov Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Viktor Troicki vs Denis Shapovalov taking place? Sibur Arena, Saint Petersburg
When is Viktor Troicki vs Denis Shapovalov on and what time does it start? Wednesday 14th October, 2020 – not before 11:00 (UK)
What surface is Viktor Troicki vs Denis Shapovalov being played on? Hard (indoor)
Where can I get tickets for Viktor Troicki vs Denis Shapovalov ? Visit here for ticket info
What channel is Viktor Troicki vs Denis Shapovalov on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Viktor Troicki vs Denis Shapovalov? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream the match live via their platform
THE PREDICTION
With the news that Sam Querrey has tested positive for Covid-19, Viktor Troicki becomes the second lucky loser drafted into the first round of the St. Petersburg Open having lost to Ilya Ivashka in the qualifiers. The Serb veteran will have very little time to recalibrate for this match due to be played first out on Wednesday and this should make the first round an ultimately easier fare for his opponent. Second seed here, Denis Shapovalov will have been confident in his abilities to beat Sam Querrey but it might have gone to a decider against the patient baseline battler. The 21-year-old will have to refocus quickly, but should take this in straight-sets.
