Denis Kudla vs Ugo Humbert – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Denis Kudla vs Ugo Humbert on and what time does it start? Denis Kudla vs Ugo Humbert will take place on Thursday 19th January, 2023 – not before 04:00 (UK)
Where is Denis Kudla vs Ugo Humbert taking place? Denis Kudla vs Ugo Humbert will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Denis Kudla vs Ugo Humbert being played on? Denis Kudla vs Ugo Humbert will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Denis Kudla vs Ugo Humbert? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Denis Kudla vs Ugo Humbert
What channel is Denis Kudla vs Ugo Humbert on in the UK? Denis Kudla vs Ugo Humbert will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Denis Kudla vs Ugo Humbert in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Denis Kudla vs Ugo Humbert live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Former world number 25 Ugo Humbert endured a torrid season last year that started around this time in Melbourne when he contracted covid-19. The Frenchman had won Halle the season before and a series of high-profile results over the likes of Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas suggested he would be in the top by now but the current world number 106 is a delicate rebuild at present. A straight-sets victory over compatriot Richard Gasquet on Tuesday is encouraging, and will mean a lot after the pair met here last season before his illness, but world number 108 Denis Kudla is probably the slightest of favourites in this second round fixture. The 30-year-old came back from a set down to beat Roman Safiullin as a lucky loser on Tuesday and he has so often turned up at Grand Slams from the relative obscurity of the Challenger circuit to cause upsets. This match will be about both players’ respective confidence and the momentum of a lucky loser is sometimes a very tough thing to break, particularly for someone of Kudla’s experience. Take the American to win at least a set here and leave the victor up to chance – and definitely leave this wildcard of a match out of an accumulator.
