2021 French Open First Round – Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Mikhail Kukushkin Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Mikhail Kukushkin on and what time does it start? Sunday 30th May, 2021 – not before 14:30 (UK)
Where is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Mikhail Kukushkin taking place? Stade Roland Garros, Paris
What surface is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Mikhail Kukushkin being played on? Clay (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Mikhail Kukushkin? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Mikhail Kukushkin on? Both ITV and Eurosport will be showing live coverage of the French Open so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I stream Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Mikhail Kukushkin? ITV Hub, Eurosport Player & Amazon Prime Video (in France only)
THE PREDICTION
Alongside the likes of Cristian Garin and Cam Norrie, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has enjoyed a really impressive spell on the clay swing this season and he should be targeting the third round here at least with the potential for reaching the second week of play. The Spaniard has lost to the winner of two clay tournaments this year already and beaten top 20 opponents Grigor Dimitrov and Matteo Berrettini to show for his potential here in Paris. 33-year-old Mikhail Kukushkin has not made it through the qualifiers of his last four tournaments on this surface and the Kazakh could be in for quite the hammering on Sunday afternoon. Davidovich Fokina to win outright is the safe option for an accumulator but he is well capable of winning this in three.
