2021 Australian Open First Round – Frederico Ferreira Silva vs Nick Kyrgios Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Frederico Ferreira Silva vs Nick Kyrgios taking place? Melbourne Park, Melbourne
When is Frederico Ferreira Silva vs Nick Kyrgios on and what time does it start? Monday 8th February, 2021 – not before 08:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Frederico Ferreira Silva vs Nick Kyrgios? Click here to reach the official 2021 Australian Open ticket selection
What channel is Frederico Ferreira Silva vs Nick Kyrgios 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 Frederico Ferreira Silva vs Nick Kyrgios 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
Potugal’s Frederico Ferreira Silva played exceptionally well in the Australian Open qualifiers last month to make the first round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career. The 25-year-old faces an unwelcome task though of playing the villain against Australia’s favoured son Nick Kyrgios, who has transformed his image in his homeland over the last few years into one of reverence and support again. The crowd will almost unanimously be behind the 25-year-old and if he is in the mood to entertain at this Australian Open he will be a threat to anyone. Kyrgios may well struggle early-on after playing so few matches last season due to an admirable position on the coronavirus pandemic but he got in some good match practice at the Murray River Open this past week and should be able to take this match in straight sets.
