Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexei Popyrin – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Italian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexei Popyrin on and what time does it start? Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexei Popyrin will take place on Friday 12th May, 2023 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexei Popyrin taking place? Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexei Popyrin will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexei Popyrin being played on? Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexei Popyrin will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexei Popyrin? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexei Popyrin
What channel is Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexei Popyrin on in the UK? Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexei Popyrin will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexei Popyrin in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexei Popyrin live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 77 Alexei Popyrin began the long road back from a woeful 2022 season with a shock victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime at Adelaide 1 right at the start of this year and that has, in many ways, set the tone for both of their seasons so far. 23-year-old Popyrin has also upset Taylor Fritz this year for two top 10 wins but he has suffered as many surprising defeats, as has world number 10 Auger-Aliassime. The 22-year-old takes a two-match losing streak into Rome after a tough three-set defeat to in-form Dusan Lajovic at this stage of Madrid two weeks ago and there is little real evidence of his level improving on clay since bringing Toni Nadal into his coaching set up. Auger-Aliassime should be avenging his defeat to Popyrin in straight sets here but the Canadian can often start a tournament slowly and recent form does not bode well at all. Back Popyrin to earn at least a set and consider adding at least a tiebreak in the match in a suitable way to avoid siding with either player fully.
