2021 Australian Open First Round – Henri Laaksonen vs Salvatore Caruso Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Henri Laaksonen vs Salvatore Caruso taking place? Melbourne Park, Melbourne
When is Henri Laaksonen vs Salvatore Caruso on and what time does it start? Tuesday 9th February, 2021 – not before 03:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Henri Laaksonen vs Salvatore Caruso? Click here to reach the official 2021 Australian Open ticket selection
What channel is Henri Laaksonen vs Salvatore Caruso 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 Henri Laaksonen vs Salvatore Caruso 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
World number 139 Henri Laaksonen will be inspired by his Finnish compatriot Emil Ruusuvuori’s shock five-set victory over Gale Monfils on Monday as he faces Salvatore Caruso for the first time at tour-level. The 28-year-old Finn was the winner in a Challenger meeting back in 2019 but world number 78 Caruso enjoyed some decent form to end last season and will be the favourite for this one. 28-year-old Caruso beat the ninth seed Tennys Sandgren at last week’s Great Ocean Road Open to reach the round of 16 and the hard-working Italian should have enough to overcome Laaksonen here in a match in which both players grab a set.
