2021 Australian Open First Round – Christopher O'Connell vs Jan-Lennard Struff Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Christopher O'Connell vs Jan-Lennard Struff taking place? Melbourne Park, Melbourne
When is Christopher O'Connell vs Jan-Lennard Struff on and what time does it start? Tuesday 9th February, 2021 – not before 00:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Christopher O'Connell vs Jan-Lennard Struff? Click here to reach the official 2021 Australian Open ticket selection
What channel is Christopher O'Connell vs Jan-Lennard Struff on? The 2021 Australian Open will be televised on Eurosport so it is worth checking their schedule for this specific match
Where can I stream Christopher O'Connell vs Jan-Lennard Struff in the UK? Sky customers can stream this match on the Sky Go app. Alternatively, the match can be streamed to subscribers of Eurosport Player, either on the official website or as an add-on to an Amazon Prime subscription
THE PREDICTION
Jan-Lennard Struff enjoyed an excellent campaign for Team Germany at the ATP Cup, beating Milos Raonic to usurp Canada as the likely group winners into the semi-finals. He also enjoyed success alongside Alexander Zverev in the doubles to squeeze past Novak Djokovic’s Serbia before Germany were eventually beaten by eventual champions Team Russia. 30-year-old Struff will be one to watch in the early rounds of the Australian Open and, draw permitting, should be targeting the last 16 here as a successful tournament. World number 121 Christopher O’Connell was just edge out of the Great Ocean Road Open in the second round by Alexander Bublik but played well and will be a competitive and robust opponent for the German number two. Struff, however, is a patient, powerful threat who should be winning this match in straight sets considering the way he played at the ATP Cup.
