January 17, 2022 3:58 PM
Adam Evans

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Alex Bolt – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Australian Open

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THE FACTS

When is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Alex Bolt on and what time does it start? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Alex Bolt will take place on Tuesday 18th January, 2022 – not before 04:30 (UK)

Where is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Alex Bolt taking place? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Alex Bolt will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia

What surface is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Alex Bolt being played on? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Alex Bolt will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Alex Bolt? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Alex Bolt

What channel is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Alex Bolt on in the UK? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Alex Bolt will be televised live on Eurosport

Where can I stream Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Alex Bolt in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Alex Bolt live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go

THE PREDICTION

World number 50 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is better than his current ranking suggests but some poor late season form has seen drift since a stunning run to the quarter-finals of Roland-Garros last June on his favoured surface. The 22-year-old has a kind opening draw here against world number 152 Alex Bolt, who received a wildcard to the first round of the Australian Open. The Aussie has not won a tour-level match since July at the Los Cabos Open but a straight-sets victory over Filip Krajinovic at Wimbledon is proof of something there to work with and it would not be a surprise to see him snatch a set here. Take ADF to win outright here in a match that will likely see four sets.

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