2021 Australian Open Second Round – Alexandre Muller vs Diego Schwartzman Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Alexandre Muller vs Diego Schwartzman taking place? Melbourne Park, Melbourne
When is Alexandre Muller vs Diego Schwartzman on and what time does it start? Wednesday 10th February, 2021 – not before 01:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Alexandre Muller vs Diego Schwartzman? Click here to reach the official 2021 Australian Open ticket selection
What channel is Alexandre Muller vs Diego Schwartzman 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 Alexandre Muller vs Diego Schwartzman 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 LOWDOWN
ALEXANDRE MULLER
- World number 210 Alexandre Muller made it through to the first round of the Australian Open as a lucky loser after Federico Delbonis pulled out of his match with Juan Ignacio Londero and the Frenchman took full advantage.
- 24-year-old Muller lost the first set to Londero but came back masterfully to win in four in what was not only his Grand Slam debut but his first ever win at tour level.
DIEGO SCHWARTZMAN
- World number nine Diego Schwartzman was tested throughout his first round match with Sweden’s Elias Ymer but the Argentine managed to come through in four sets.
- The 28-year-old will be targeting a first quarter-final here as a minimum target and he has reached at least the third round in Melbourne in his past three consecutive appearances.
THE PREDICTION
Alexandre Muller will be in absolute dreamland right now with the biggest victory of his career in the first round of the Australian Open but the draw has not been kind to him. World number nine Diego Schwartzman was tested well against Elias Ymer and he will be under no illusion when he faces the Frenchman now, making sure not to underestimate the world number 210. Schwartzman will likely benefit from his first round test after a disappointing end to last year at the ATP Finals and he should be able to refocus fully now to the task at hand by beating Muller in straight sets. There is potential for a tiebreak at some point given Muller has nothing to lose and the winning feeling in his wings.
