2022 Melbourne Summer Set – Quarter Final – Rafael Nadal vs Tallon Griekspoor Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Rafael Nadal vs Tallon Griekspoor on and what time does it start? Rafael Nadal vs Tallon Griekspoor will take place on Friday 7th January, 2022 – not before 04:30 (UK)
Where is Rafael Nadal vs Tallon Griekspoor taking place? Rafael Nadal vs Tallon Griekspoor will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Rafael Nadal vs Tallon Griekspoor being played on? Rafael Nadal vs Tallon Griekspoor will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Rafael Nadal vs Tallon Griekspoor? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Rafael Nadal vs Tallon Griekspoor
What channel is Rafael Nadal vs Tallon Griekspoor on? Rafael Nadal vs Tallon Griekspoor will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Rafael Nadal vs Tallon Griekspoor? Subscribers of Tennis TV can stream Rafael Nadal vs Tallon Griekspoor live
THE PREDICTION
25-year-old Tallon Griekspoor has seriously earned this showcase quarter-final with former world number one Rafael Nadal after two impressive victories over Dominik Koepfer and Alexei Popyrin. The Dutchman won five Challenger events in a row last season to bring his ranking up to a career-high 64th in the world and he is set to break that once again this week no matter the outcome of this first encounter with Nadal. 35-year-old Nadal won a doubles match with Jaume Munar this week before pulling out of the draw to focus on his singles campaign as the Spaniard attempts to get back in working order following a three-month injury lay-off. There is more than a scent of an upset here with the current world number six far from his fluent best but a straight-sets victory Ricardas Berankis on Thursday is enough to pick him to find a way through to the semi-finals as the outright winner. However, it would not be the biggest surprise to see in-form Griekspoor claim a famous day.
