2022 Adelaide International 2 – Final – Arthur Rinderknech vs Thanasi Kokkinakis Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Arthur Rinderknech vs Thanasi Kokkinakis on and what time does it start? Arthur Rinderknech vs Thanasi Kokkinakis will take place on Saturday 15^th January, 2022 – not before 07:30 (UK)

Where is Arthur Rinderknech vs Thanasi Kokkinakis taking place? Arthur Rinderknech vs Thanasi Kokkinakis will take place in Memorial Drive Tennis Centre in Adelaide, Australia

What surface is Arthur Rinderknech vs Thanasi Kokkinakis being played on? Arthur Rinderknech vs Thanasi Kokkinakis will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Arthur Rinderknech vs Thanasi Kokkinakis? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Arthur Rinderknech vs Thanasi Kokkinakis

What channel is Arthur Rinderknech vs Thanasi Kokkinakis on? Arthur Rinderknech vs Thanasi Kokkinakis will not be televised live in the UK

Where can I stream Arthur Rinderknech vs Thanasi Kokkinakis? Subscribers of Tennis TV can stream Arthur Rinderknech vs Thanasi Kokkinakis live

THE PREDICTION

World number 58 Arthur Rinderknech reached a first ATP tour final with a commanding straight-sets victory over fellow Frenchman Corentin Moutet on Friday. The 26-year-old defeated the third seed Karen Khachanov in the quarter-finals for one of the best results of his career so far after breaking onto the tour last season. The day will be about 25-year-old Thanasi Kokkinakis, though, who utilised every ounce of support from his home crowd in Adelaide to beat former US Open champion Marin Cilic in three sets. The Aussie is embarking on his latest journey back from injury but there is something in the air this time around and his wildcard at the Australian Open looks set to be a fruitful one no matter the outcome here. It should be an honest slog from the baseline between two powerful hitters but if Kokkinakis can beat John Isner and Cilic here – not to mention Frances Tiafoe last week – he can ride this momentous wave to an emotional first ever ATP title.