Alexander Shevchenko vs Hubert Hurkacz Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Alexander Shevchenko vs Hubert Hurkacz on and what time does it start? Alexander Shevchenko vs Hubert Hurkacz will take place on Saturday 23rd March, 2024 – not before 18:45 (UK)
Where is Alexander Shevchenko vs Hubert Hurkacz taking place? Alexander Shevchenko vs Hubert Hurkacz will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
What surface is Alexander Shevchenko vs Hubert Hurkacz being played on? Alexander Shevchenko vs Hubert Hurkacz will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Alexander Shevchenko vs Hubert Hurkacz? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alexander Shevchenko vs Hubert Hurkacz
What channel is Alexander Shevchenko vs Hubert Hurkacz on in the UK? Alexander Shevchenko vs Hubert Hurkacz will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Alexander Shevchenko vs Hubert Hurkacz in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Alexander Shevchenko vs Hubert Hurkacz live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number nine Hubert Hurkacz beat Alexander Shevchenko in straight sets at the Marseille Open last month but he has struggled to assert himself since defeat to Ugo Humbert in the semi-finals there, with each of his last three defeats coming in tight three-setters. The 27-year-old should be considered a genuine dark horse here in Miami, though, after claiming his first Masters title here back in 2021 and he proved his efficacy at this level late last season by claiming his second ATP 1000 trophy in Shanghai.
World number 58 Shevchenko came back from a set down to beat Daniel Elahi Galan in very tight circumstances, doing well to recover from an injury that saw him pull out of this stage at Indian Wells two weeks ago. The 23-year-old has enjoyed an excellent past 12 months on tour, reaching his maiden tour final in Metz last November before finishing runner-up to the aforementioned Humbert, but recent results have been rather laboured. Hurkacz should be dominating this encounter in straight sets but the Pole is no stranger to long periods of letting matches get to a deciding set. Take the former champion to win outright for caution’s sake and consider adding a tiebreak outside of an accumulator.
TIP: HUBERT HURKACZ TO WIN
