2021 Australian Open Third Round – Adrian Mannarino vs Alexander Zverev Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Adrian Mannarino vs Alexander Zverev taking place? Melbourne Park, Melbourne
When is Adrian Mannarino vs Alexander Zverev on and what time does it start? Friday 12th February, 2021 – not before 03:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Adrian Mannarino vs Alexander Zverev? Click here to reach the official 2021 Australian Open ticket selection
What channel is Adrian Mannarino vs Alexander Zverev 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 Adrian Mannarino vs Alexander Zverev 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
ADRIAN MANNARINO
- 32-year-old Adrian Mannarino has put out two decent opponents in Dennis Novak and Miomir Kecmaonovic, both in straight sets, to reach the third round of the Australian Open.
- The world number 36 will be cursing his misfortune at drawing Alexander Zverev yet again having played and lost to the German three times last season, including this stage of the US Open.
ALEXANDER ZVEREV
- 23-year-old Alexander Zverev avoided the kind of slip-up he has been guilty of in the past by beating plucky qualifier Maxime Cressy in straight sets to reach the third round here.
- The German number one finally showed his potential in the Grand Slams last season, reaching the semi-finals here at the Australian Open before coming gut-wrenchingly close to winning the US Open.
THE PREDICTION
World number seven Alexander Zverev leads a solid 5-0 head-to-head record over Adrian Mannarino which he extended by three in the last third of the 2020 season. The German beat Mannarino in the third round of the US Open, the quarter-finals of Cologne 2 and the round of 16 at the Paris Masters which should leave the Frenchman with such burning determination for revenge here. Unfortunately, the gulf in quality between the pair often shows at the crucial moments. Mannarino is well capable of taking a set in this match but both players to take a set here in a Zverev win looks a useful combination in the markets.
