Alexei Popyrin vs Holger Rune – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Italian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Alexei Popyrin vs Holger Rune on and what time does it start? Alexei Popyrin vs Holger Rune will take place on Tuesday 16th May, 2023 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Alexei Popyrin vs Holger Rune taking place? Alexei Popyrin vs Holger Rune will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Alexei Popyrin vs Holger Rune being played on? Alexei Popyrin vs Holger Rune will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Alexei Popyrin vs Holger Rune? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alexei Popyrin vs Holger Rune
What channel is Alexei Popyrin vs Holger Rune on in the UK? Alexei Popyrin vs Holger Rune will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Alexei Popyrin vs Holger Rune in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Alexei Popyrin vs Holger Rune live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number seven Holger Rune was booed onto court on Sunday in a partisan atmosphere against Fabio Fognini that would have seen plenty of players his age crumble but the Dane is clearly made for pressure situations. The 20-year-old came back from a set down to stun Novak Djokovic at the Paris Masters last November and he looks the Serb’s main threat here in Rome now after Carlos Alcaraz was stunned on Monday. World number 77 Alexei Popyrin backed-up an excellent upset over Felix Auger-Aliassime with an impressive straight-sets win over Roman Safiullin away from the spotlight that suggests he has a genuine chance at glory here. The Aussie should enjoy plenty of support as the underdog against a divisive figure in Rune and a first meeting between the two could well end up the match of the day if they take time figuring each other out. The suitably cautious pick here is taking Rune to edge it outright but you could consider adding at least a tiebreak, outside of an accumulator, with Popyrin especially seeing his fair share.
