Denis Shapovalov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Denis Shapovalov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas on and what time does it start? Denis Shapovalov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas will take place on Friday 22nd March, 2024 – not before 16:15 (UK)
Where is Denis Shapovalov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas taking place? Denis Shapovalov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
What surface is Denis Shapovalov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas being played on? Denis Shapovalov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Denis Shapovalov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Denis Shapovalov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas
What channel is Denis Shapovalov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas on in the UK? Denis Shapovalov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Denis Shapovalov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Denis Shapovalov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
This promises to be a fun encounter between two out-of-sorts former top 10 players in Denis Shapovalov and Stefanos Tsitsipas, although the Greek is nowhere near the doldrums that Shapovalov has found himself in. World number 11 Tsitsipas dropped out of the top 10 for the first time since 2019 in January, after failing to match his run to the Australian Open final the year before, and a consummate exit to Jiri Lehecka in the round of 16 at Indian Wells last time out leaves him with an 11-5 record that flatters to deceive as he continues to struggle with form and consistency.
Former number 10 Shapovalov came into Miami ranked outside the top 120 after a woeful few seasons on tour but two wins from his last three matches offers the slightest ray of hope that the once fearless Canadian can rediscover himself. 24-year-old Shapovalov edged past Luciano Darderi on Wednesday to suggest he will be at least competitive in this clash with Tsitsipas and he currently leads their tight head-to-head 3-2, although that looks set to be levelled here. A tiebreak would not be a surprise between two hard-hitters with, at their best, near-impenetrable serves, but the suitably cautious concession whilst they are both faltering is backing Tsitsipas to win outright.
TIP: STEFANOS TSITSIPAS TO WIN
