Cristian Garin vs Alexei Popyin Preview & Prediction | 2023 Japan Open Tennis Championships | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
When is Cristian Garin vs Alexei Popyin on and what time does it start? Cristian Garin vs Alexei Popyin will take place on Thursday 19th October, 2023 – not before 03:00 (UK)
Where is Cristian Garin vs Alexei Popyin taking place? Cristian Garin vs Alexei Popyin will take place at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan
What surface is Cristian Garin vs Alexei Popyin being played on? Cristian Garin vs Alexei Popyin will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Cristian Garin vs Alexei Popyin? Click here for the latest ticket information for Cristian Garin vs Alexei Popyin
What channel is Cristian Garin vs Alexei Popyin on in the UK? Cristian Garin vs Alexei Popyin will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Cristian Garin vs Alexei Popyin in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Cristian Garin vs Alexei Popyin live on the Prime Video app, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 41 Alexei Popyrin stunned seventh seed Karen Khachanov in straight sets on Tuesday to look a sudden dark horse in Tokyo. The 24-year-old won his second ATP title at the Umag Open back in July to complete his long journey back from a truly woeful 2022 and he has beaten the likes of Taylor Fritz and Felix Auger-Aliassime this season to look a threat to the top order. World number 94 Cristian Garin beat Sho Shimabukuro in three sets on Tuesday to back-up a solid qualifying campaign but the former number 17 is capable of so much more. Garin’s ailing level on tour is as concerning as it is unpredictable week-on-week, with the Chilean always capable of suddenly bursting back into form at 27 years old. Three sets seem about as likely as two here so back Popyrin to edge the win outright for caution’s sake.
