Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Karen Khachanov – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters
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THE FACTS
When is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Karen Khachanov on and what time does it start? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Karen Khachanov will take place on Tuesady 11th April, 2023 – not before 11:20 (UK)
Where is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Karen Khachanov taking place? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Karen Khachanov will take place at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
What surface is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Karen Khachanov being played on? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Karen Khachanov will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Karen Khachanov? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Karen Khachanov
What channel is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Karen Khachanov on in the UK? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Karen Khachanov will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Karen Khachanov in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Karen Khachanov live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
This should be an entertaining, high-quality first round clash between two baseline lovers if their recent meeting at Indian Wells is anything to go by. 23-year-old Alejandro Davidovich Fokina leads Khachanov 2-0 in their head-to-head record after winning their third round match at Indian Wells last month but both of their matches have needed a deciding set and this first meeting on clay could offer some different challenges. Davidovich Fokina finished runner-up to Stefanos Tsitsipas here last season and he should be considered a dark horse for another deep run this time around if he can survive this very tough opener. 26-year-old Khachanov is enjoying some of the best form of his career after a few years in the wilderness and a run to the semi-finals of the Miami Open sees him move back to within three places of his career-high ATP world ranking of eighth. Khachanov beat Tsitsipas for the first time in Miami before falling to eventual champion Daniil Medvedev in three sets and taking him to edge this outright seems reasonable on that basis, particularly as ADF was knocked out of Estoril early this week. Otherwise, consider risking the match to see three sets to leave the victor up to chance.
