David Goffin vs Hubert Hurkacz – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 French Open
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THE FACTS
When is David Goffin vs Hubert Hurkacz on and what time does it start? David Goffin vs Hubert Hurkacz will take place on Sunday 28th May, 2023 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is David Goffin vs Hubert Hurkacz taking place? David Goffin vs Hubert Hurkacz will take place at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France
What surface is David Goffin vs Hubert Hurkacz being played on? David Goffin vs Hubert Hurkacz will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for David Goffin vs Hubert Hurkacz? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for David Goffin vs Hubert Hurkacz
What channel is David Goffin vs Hubert Hurkacz on in the UK? Eurosport have the rights to the French Open in the UK
Where can I stream David Goffin vs Hubert Hurkacz in the UK? discovery+ subscribers can stream David Goffin vs Hubert Hurkacz live while the match can be streamed on Eurosport Player and Amazon Prime Video if it is televised
THE PREDICTION
World number 13 Hubert Hurkacz is certainly at his weakest on clay but a 3-3 record on the surface coming into Roland-Garros does not tell the whole story after some gritty performances. The 26-year-old will be eagerly looking forward to the grass swing after a searing title-winning campaign at the Halle Open last summer but he has struggled to find consistent performances so far this season despite earning a sixth career title in Marseille back in February. Hurkacz beat former world number seven David Goffin in straight sets in the third round of Roland-Garros last summer but the Belgian had only just won their first encounter, also in straight sets on clay, at the Italian Open to see a finely poised 1-1 head-to-head here. The 32-year-old remains a total mystery on tour after enduring a torrid few seasons with brief, explosive blips of strong form but this could be interesting considering plenty of Hurkacz’ matches have needed deciders this year. The Pole should be finding a way through here but if Goffin finds his now rare best tennis he is by far the more comfortable in these conditions. Back Hurkacz to win outright but this match is probably best kept away from an accumulator.
