Francisco Cerundolo vs Felix Auger-Aliassime – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Francisco Cerundolo vs Felix Auger-Aliassime on and what time does it start? Francisco Cerundolo vs Felix Auger-Aliassime will take place on Friday 20th January, 2023 – not before 04:00 (UK)
Where is Francisco Cerundolo vs Felix Auger-Aliassime taking place? Francisco Cerundolo vs Felix Auger-Aliassime will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Francisco Cerundolo vs Felix Auger-Aliassime being played on? Francisco Cerundolo vs Felix Auger-Aliassime will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Francisco Cerundolo vs Felix Auger-Aliassime? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Francisco Cerundolo vs Felix Auger-Aliassime
What channel is Francisco Cerundolo vs Felix Auger-Aliassime on in the UK? Francisco Cerundolo vs Felix Auger-Aliassime will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Francisco Cerundolo vs Felix Auger-Aliassime in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Francisco Cerundolo vs Felix Auger-Aliassime live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
World number seven Felix Auger-Aliassime came back from two sets down to Alex Molcan on Wednesday in another slow start at the Australian Open. The sixth seed dropped his first set of the tournament to compatriot Vasek Pospisil on Monday in a continuation of poor form that saw him stunned by Alexei Popyrin at Adelaide 1 two weeks ago. 22-year-old Auger-Aliassime finally broke his ATP titles duck last season, winning his first at the Rotterdam Open after losing each of his previous eight finals on tour, before taking three in quick succession late last year. The Canadian also won the ATP Finals and Davis Cup Finals alongside Pospisil and Denis Shapovalov, creating history for his country.
THE PREDICTION
World number 29 Francisco Cerundolo came back from a set down to beat Corentin Moutet on Wednesday to back-up a straight-sets win over Guido Pella. The 24-year-old had a season of two halves last year, with an incredible run to the semi-finals of the Miami Masters and eye-catching performances across the summer contrasting greatly with a string of defeats on the late hardcourt swing. The Argentine faces a huge chance at an upset here after regaining confidence in these conditions but what Auger-Aliassime is lacking in form right now he is, impressively, making up for in determination. The suitably cautious pick here is backing the Canadian to win at least two sets as the likelier of two capable victors but he should, realistically, find a way through to the round of 16.
