2021 Australian Open Second Round – Feliciano Lopez vs Lorenzo Sonego Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Feliciano Lopez vs Lorenzo Sonego taking place? Melbourne Park, Melbourne
When is Feliciano Lopez vs Lorenzo Sonego on and what time does it start? Thursday 11th February, 2021 – not before 00:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Feliciano Lopez vs Lorenzo Sonego? Click here to reach the official 2021 Australian Open ticket selection
What channel is Feliciano Lopez vs Lorenzo Sonego 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 Feliciano Lopez vs Lorenzo Sonego 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
39-year-old Feliciano Lopez was up against it from the off against an unranked opponent in Australia’s Li Tu but the Spanish veteran managed to fight back from a set down to win in four. The world number 65 sent down 21 aces in his match against Tu and he will look to rely on his serving more and more as he tries to conserve energy in his own service games in these arduous five-set matches. Lorenzo Sonego will be targeting that from the off against Lopez here after facing off a serve specialist in Sam Querrey in his first round match, beating the out-of-sorts American in straight sets. The world number 35 is the 31st seed at the Australian Open and has reached the second round for only the second time in Melbourne after losing to Nick Kyrgios in the first last season. He should be able to reach the third round for the first time here but both players can take a set in the process.
