2021 Australian Open First Round – Li Tu vs Feliciano Lopez Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Li Tu vs Feliciano Lopez taking place? Melbourne Park, Melbourne
When is Li Tu vs Feliciano Lopez on and what time does it start? Tuesday 9th February, 2021 – not before 03:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Li Tu vs Feliciano Lopez? Click here to reach the official 2021 Australian Open ticket selection
What channel is Li Tu vs Feliciano Lopez 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 Li Tu vs Feliciano Lopez 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
Unranked Australian wildcard Li Tu comes into this Australian Open as an unknown entity to face the evergreen veteran Feliciano Lopez. The 24-year-old will have nothing to lose and could well snatch a set from the Spaniard as Lopez warms up but it would be an incredible shock to see Lopez beaten here. The 39-year-old has lost in each of his past three first round matches at Grand Slams but Li Tu is unlikely to match the level of his opponents in those defeats last year. Lopez should be winning this in comfortable straight sets but you could be forgiven for giving the plucky wildcard a set under the limelight of an Australian crowd.
