Alexei Popyrin vs Christopher O’Connell – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Italian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Alexei Popyrin vs Christopher O’Connell on and what time does it start? Alexei Popyrin vs Christopher O’Connell will take place on Wednesday 10th May, 2023 – not before 12:40 (UK)
Where is Alexei Popyrin vs Christopher O’Connell taking place? Alexei Popyrin vs Christopher O’Connell will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Alexei Popyrin vs Christopher O’Connell being played on? Alexei Popyrin vs Christopher O’Connell will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Alexei Popyrin vs Christopher O’Connell? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alexei Popyrin vs Christopher O’Connell
What channel is Alexei Popyrin vs Christopher O’Connell on in the UK? Alexei Popyrin vs Christopher O’Connell will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Alexei Popyrin vs Christopher O’Connell in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Alexei Popyrin vs Christopher O’Connell live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 77 Alexei Popyrin and number 78 Christopher O’Connell meet each other for the first time on tour here but the fellow Aussie’s will know plenty about each other’s games. 28-year-old O’Connell is so far enjoying the best season of his career as he comes into Rome back at his career-high ATP world ranking first set late last season and a recent run to the semi-finals of the Munich Open saw a career-best upset over Alexander Zverev in straight sets before defeat to eventual champion Holger Rune. 23-year-old Popyrin had to qualify this week as the top seed there but two solid enough wins over Italian hopefuls is good practice ahead of the main draw as he continues to work on his currently erratic form. Popyrin beat inform Dusan Lajovic at the Monte-Carlo Masters but O’Connell certainly brings the better form on clay. Back the elder Aussie to earn at least a set as the likelier of two very capable victors.
