Cristian Garin vs Joao Sousa – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Cordoba Open

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THE FACTS
When is Cristian Garin vs Joao Sousa on and what time does it start? Cristian Garin vs Joao Sousa will take place on Thursday 9th February, 2023 – not before 17:00 (UK)
Where is Cristian Garin vs Joao Sousa taking place? Cristian Garin vs Joao Sousa will take place at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba, Argentina
What surface is Cristian Garin vs Joao Sousa being played on? Cristian Garin vs Joao Sousa will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Cristian Garin vs Joao Sousa? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Cristian Garin vs Joao Sousa
What channel is Cristian Garin vs Joao Sousa on in the UK? Cristian Garin vs Joao Sousa will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Cristian Garin vs Joao Sousa in the UK? Tennis TV subscribers can stream Cristian Garin vs Joao Sousa live
THE PREDICTION
Former world number 17 Cristian Garin won one of his five ATP titles here in Cordoba back in 2020, with each of his trophies coming on clay. The 26-year-old has seriously struggled over the last few seasons to leave him currently ranked outside the top 100 on tour but a run to the quarter-finals at Wimbledon last summer did go unrewarded in that respect. Garin handed Pedro Martinez a third-set bagel on Tuesday to suggest that something clicked for the ailing Chilean that day and it will be interesting to see what he can do in Cordoba. World number 162 Joao Sousa came back from a set down to beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Wednesday to snap a seven-match losing streak on tour and the veteran should be better for it here. However, Garin is something of a sleeping giant on this surface and the former champion will likely receive most of the backing here. Take the Chilean to earn at least a set for a suitably cautious move as we wait and see how he reacts to an opening win.