Arthur Fils vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Preview & Prediction | 2023 Shanghai Masters | Second Round
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THE FACTS
When is Arthur Fils vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on and what time does it start? Arthur Fils vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will take place on Sunday 8th October, 2023 – not before 05:30 (UK)
Where is Arthur Fils vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina taking place? Arthur Fils vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will take place at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai, China
What surface is Arthur Fils vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina being played on? Arthur Fils vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Arthur Fils vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina? Click here for the latest ticket information for Arthur Fils vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
What channel is Arthur Fils vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on in the UK? Arthur Fils vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Arthur Fils vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Arthur Fils vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina live on the Prime Video app, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
19-year-old Arthur Fils will set a new career-high ATP world ranking of around 40th after a comfortable victory over Pavel Kotov on his Shanghai debut. The Frenchman won his maiden ATP title at the Lyon Open on clay earlier this year but he has impressed on hardcourts too, with back-to-back semi-finals reached in Marseille and Montpellier. World number 25 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has beaten the teenager twice this season, in the first rounds of both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, to lead their head-to-head 2-0 but both matches saw sets go both ways and the Spaniard looks more vulnerable at this time. 24-year-old Davidovich Fokina reached the semi-finals of the Canada Masters in August to build on a strong patch of form but he his confidence must have taken a hammering as the spearhead of a poor Spain showing as hosts at the Davis Cup last month.
Fils has momentum on his side and plenty of motivation for revenge here. Back the Frenchman to earn at least a set as the just about likelier of two very capable winners.
