2021 Australian Open First Round – Yoshihito Nishioka vs Pedro Martinez Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Yoshihito Nishioka vs Pedro Martinez taking place? Melbourne Park, Melbourne
When is Yoshihito Nishioka vs Pedro Martinez on and what time does it start? Monday 8th February, 2021 – not before 01:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Yoshihito Nishioka vs Pedro Martinez? Click here to reach the official 2021 Australian Open ticket selection
What channel is Yoshihito Nishioka vs Pedro Martinez 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 Yoshihito Nishioka vs Pedro Martinez 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
Neither player comes into this first round Australian Open match in much form but Yoshihito’s match practice at the ATP Cup last week should be the telling difference here against Pedro Martinez. The Japanese number two lost in straight sets to Andrey Rublev and Guido Pella at the ATP Cup but did enjoy a doubles win over Team Russia in the dead rubber which is more can be said for his opponent. World number 87 Martinez lost in straight sets to world number 193 Mikael Torpegaard at the Adelaide International in his only match this season and the gulf in quality should tell early-on in this match. Perhaps the Spaniard could grab a set here but with that a little hard to back-up a straight-up first round win for Nishioka looks the best option in the markets for this one.
