2021 Indian Wells Masters Second Round – Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili on and what time does it start? Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili will take place on Monday 11th October, 2021 – not before 02:00 (UK)
Where is Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili taking place? Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA
What surface is Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili being played on? Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili will take place on an outdoor hard court
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What channel is Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili on? Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili will be televised on the Amazon Prime Video app on smart TVs
Where can I stream Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Christopher Eubanks vs Nikoloz Basilashvili live via their platform. Subscribers of Tennis TV can also stream the match live
THE LOWDOWN
25-year-old Christopher Eubanks came through the qualifiers to reach the main draw at Indian Wells for the first time and he made full use of the opportunity with a straight-sets win over Egor Gerasimov. The current world number 194 has been as high as 147th before now but he has the potential for more with some success on the Challenger circuit this season. World number 36 Nikoloz Basilashvili has enjoyed a strong season overall by adding two more titles to his now total of five and wins over the likes of Roger Federer, Casper Ruud and Roberto Bautista Agut this season show what he is capable of. The former world number 16 blows hot and cold more than most but he ha snot lost to someone outside the top 50 since July.
THE PREDICTION
Trying to predict what version of Nikoloz Basiliashvili turns up to each tournament is almost impossible but the 29-year-old is well capable of beating almost anybody on tour when on song. Christopher Eubanks has impressed so far this week and the American will receive a strong backing but a four-set defeat to Basilashvili at the 2019 Australian Open looks a solid enough benchmark for what might happen here. Eubanks is capable of forcing a decider and if he does the crowd should play their part but Basiliashvili should find the wherewithal to pull through eventually. Take this to see three sets or more cautiously for Basilashvili to win outright.
