Denis Shapovalov vs Jakub Mensik Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
When is Denis Shapovalov vs Jakub Mensik on and what time does it start? Denis Shapovalov vs Jakub Mensik will take place on Monday 15th January, 2024 – not before 02:30 (UK)
Where is Denis Shapovalov vs Jakub Mensik taking place? Denis Shapovalov vs Jakub Mensik will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Denis Shapovalov vs Jakub Mensik being played on? Denis Shapovalov vs Jakub Mensik will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Denis Shapovalov vs Jakub Mensik? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Denis Shapovalov vs Jakub Mensik
What channel is Denis Shapovalov vs Jakub Mensik on in the UK? Denis Shapovalov vs Jakub Mensik will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Denis Shapovalov vs Jakub Mensik in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Denis Shapovalov vs Jakub Mensik live on their website
THE PREDICTION
This will be a fascinating clash between former world number 10 Denis Shapovalov, who has dropped outside of the top 100 after a woeful few seasons on tour, and 18-year-old Jakub Mensik, who qualified handily this week to make his Australian Open debut. The young Czech brings a career-high ATP world ranking of 144th into Melbourne after reaching the Canberra Challenger final last week and he already proved himself a creditable threat at this level with a debut run to the third round at the US Open in September. 24-year-old Shapovalov is a supremely talented player who famously reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon in 2021, losing to eventual champion Novak Djokovic, as well as quarter-finals at the US Open in 2020 and here two years ago.
The Canadian should come good again one day but it is difficult to see him producing enough consistency to move back inside the top 50 this year. Mensik impressed in New York but he was afforded a decent draw. Back the Czech to earn at least a set on qualifying momentum to leave this coupon buster up to chance.
TIP: JAKUB MENSIK TO WIN A SET
