Alexei Popyrin vs Ben Shelton – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Alexei Popyrin vs Ben Shelton on and what time does it start? Alexei Popyrin vs Ben Shelton will take place on Saturday 21st January, 2023 – not before 08:00 (UK)
Where is Alexei Popyrin vs Ben Shelton taking place? Alexei Popyrin vs Ben Shelton will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Alexei Popyrin vs Ben Shelton being played on? Alexei Popyrin vs Ben Shelton will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Alexei Popyrin vs Ben Shelton? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alexei Popyrin vs Ben Shelton
What channel is Alexei Popyrin vs Ben Shelton on in the UK? Alexei Popyrin vs Ben Shelton will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Alexei Popyrin vs Ben Shelton in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Alexei Popyrin vs Ben Shelton live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
23-year-old Alexei Popyrin has almost won as many matches this month than he did all of last year in an incredible reaction to a horrendous 2022. The current world number 113 stunned eighth seed Taylor Fritz in five thrilling sets on Thursday amidst rapturous support from home fans and that looks set to be the difference in what promises to be another exciting clash. World number 89 Ben Shelton had never left the USA until this season but he has lost just one match so far in 2023 and a straight-sets victory over Nicolas Jarry is an impressive improvement on his first two Grand Slam matches – both five-setters in defeat at the US Open last year and a victory over Zhizhen Zhang on Tuesday. The American will break the top 80 on tour for the first time no matter the outcome here and four or even five sets seem likelier than three but back the more experienced Aussie to utilise the whole of Melbourne’s love to reach the round of 16.
