Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Dominic Thiem Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
When is Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Dominic Thiem on and what time does it start? Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Dominic Thiem will take place on Monday 15th January, 2024 – not before 09:15 (UK)
Where is Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Dominic Thiem taking place? Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Dominic Thiem will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Dominic Thiem being played on? Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Dominic Thiem will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Dominic Thiem? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Dominic Thiem
What channel is Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Dominic Thiem on in the UK? Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Dominic Thiem will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Dominic Thiem in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Dominic Thiem live on their website
THE PREDICTION
Former world number three Dominic Thiem won his only Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2020, beating a teenage Felix Auger-Aliassime in the round of 16. The 30-year-old comes into Melbourne ranked just inside the top 100 after struggling to find anything like his best tennis since returning from a long injury lay-off in late 2022 and it is becoming difficult to see a way back to the top for the popular Austrian. 23-year-old Auger-Aliassime ended last season with a decent burst of form, successfully defending his Swiss Indoors title to save what was proving to be a horror year on tour. The Canadian had enjoyed many years of stable progress before suffering some injury and resultant confidence issues on court but a defeat to Daniel Altmaier in straight sets this week in Auckland does not bode well for his chances here.
Auger-Aliassime made the quarter-finals last season before that severe depreciation in form but making the round of 16 would be a relative surprise this time around. It is hard to recalibrate what we know about the former Dominic Thiem but at this moment in time the former finalist looks short of ideas on court. Back Auger-Aliassime to edge through a scrappy encounter.
TIP: FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME TO WIN
