Denis Shapovalov vs Alexander Bublik Preview & Prediction | 2024 Open Sud de France | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Denis Shapovalov vs Alexander Bublik on and what time does it start? Denis Shapovalov vs Alexander Bublik will take place on Wednesday 31st January, 2024 – not before 19:20 (UK)
Where is Denis Shapovalov vs Alexander Bublik taking place? Denis Shapovalov vs Alexander Bublik will take place at the Sud de France Arena in Montpellier, France
What surface is Denis Shapovalov vs Alexander Bublik being played on? Denis Shapovalov vs Alexander Bublik will take place on an indoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Denis Shapovalov vs Alexander Bublik? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Denis Shapovalov vs Alexander Bublik
What channel is Denis Shapovalov vs Alexander Bublik on in the UK? Denis Shapovalov vs Alexander Bublik will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Denis Shapovalov vs Alexander Bublik in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Denis Shapovalov vs Alexander Bublik live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 27 Alexander Bublik won his maiden ATP title here two years ago but he fell at the first hurdle in defending it this time last year. The 26-year-old has since matured considerably on tour, finally finding enough consistency to produce a stunning run to the Halle Open title in June before a brilliant round of 16 exit by a whisker to Andrey Rublev at Wimbledon. A third ATP title picked up in Antwerp towards the end of the year suggests Bublik is taking his tennis a little more seriously these days, which could not be said for former number 10 Denis Shapovalov. The Canadian comes into Montpellier ranked 137th in the world off the back of one, if not two, truly horrific seasons on tour – eons from the level he is able to produce. A straight-set victory over Hugo Gaston on Tuesday was a welcome break from early exits but second seed Bublik leads their head-to-head 2-0 and the tables have turned in terms of their efficacy in these conditions. This remains perhaps the most unpredictable match-up on tour between two enigmatic raw talents but Bublik should have enough about him to avoid the upset.
TIP: ALEXANDER BUBLIK TO WIN
