2021 Miami Open Third Round – Alexander Bublik vs James Duckworth Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Alexander Bublik vs James Duckworth taking place? Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
When is Alexander Bublik vs James Duckworth on and what time does it start? Monday 29th March, 2021 – not before 00:00 (UK)
What surface is Alexander Bublik vs James Duckworth being played on? Hard (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Alexander Bublik vs James Duckworth? Visit this link for the latest ticket information
What channel is Alexander Bublik vs James Duckworth on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Alexander Bublik vs James Duckworth? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream the match live via their platform. Subscribers of Tennis TV can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 44 Alexander Bublik came through a potential tough challenger in Laslo Djere comfortably enough in their second round match and faces James Duckworth for the first time. 29-year-old Duckworth was as mightily impressive in his second-round match against David Goffin as his opponent was woeful and the Aussie has a real shot at back-to-back upsets here in Miami. Bublik is by far the better player but a tireless, patient pursuit by Duckworth in this third round match should see the 32nd seed fall as he tends to lose focus or even interest of pushed throughout. That makes a prediction for this match difficult to side with any which way. World number 106 Duckworth is exactly the kind of player a tuned-in Bublik decimates and a distracted one gets out-worked by. This is a weird 50/50. Bublik should win this in straight sets and yet there is the sense of an upset about this match. Take the Kazakh to win the first set here and leave a potential fightback from Duckworth up to chance.
