2021 Australian Open First Round – Yuichi Sugita vs Bernard Tomic Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Yuichi Sugita vs Bernard Tomic taking place? Melbourne Park, Melbourne
When is Yuichi Sugita vs Bernard Tomic on and what time does it start? Monday 8th February, 2021 – not before 05:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Yuichi Sugita vs Bernard Tomic? Click here to reach the official 2021 Australian Open ticket selection
What channel is Yuichi Sugita vs Bernard Tomic 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 Yuichi Sugita vs Bernard Tomic 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
32-year-old Yuichi Sugita made it through to the second round of the Murray River Open before defeat to eventual runner-up Felix Auger-Aliassime and he will be industrious as ever in this first meeting with Bernard Tomic. Ever the enigma, 28-year-old Tomic has the ability to win this match but it has been a long time now in his career since that has been enough to back him. Currently ranked at world number 229, the Australian is a frustrating figure and likely to garner a lukewarm reception in Melbourne from home fans who have long since given up on his poor attitude. There are some players in the draw that Tomic could cruise past if he wanted to but hard-working Sugita will be patient enough to win this even if it takes a few more sets than he’d like. Tomic matches should not be anywhere near your accumulators, though, given that he is predictably unpredictable. Sugita to win this match by any means is a decent one-off option here.
