Holger Rune vs Alexander Shevchenko Preview & Prediction | 2024 Brisbane International | Round of 16
Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!
THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Holger Rune vs Alexander Shevchenko on and what time does it start? Holger Rune vs Alexander Shevchenko will take place on Wednesday 3rd January, 2024 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Holger Rune vs Alexander Shevchenko taking place? Holger Rune vs Alexander Shevchenko will take place at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia
What surface is Holger Rune vs Alexander Shevchenko being played on? Holger Rune vs Alexander Shevchenko will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Holger Rune vs Alexander Shevchenko? Click here for the latest ticket information for Holger Rune vs Alexander Shevchenko
What channel is Holger Rune vs Alexander Shevchenko on in the UK? Holger Rune vs Alexander Shevchenko will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Holger Rune vs Alexander Shevchenko in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Holger Rune vs Alexander Shevchenko live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE LOWDOWN
World number eight Holger Rune ended 2022 as the shock Paris Masters champion after stunning Novak Djokovic from a set down in the final but he struggled to match that level in 2023. The 20-year-old will feel hugely left out of the current conversation swirling around Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner but he is very much a contemporary of the two with a blistering game that currently seems to ask too much of his body. Rune added Roger Federer’s former coach Severin Luthi to his coaching team for 2024, forming a super group of Grand Slam kingmakers alongside Novak Djokovic’s ex-coach Boris Becker, to make a huge statement of intent at such a young age. It may take some time for the team to gel, if at all, but getting Rune to trust his body is the first step towards becoming a genuine challenger at Grand Slams in the near future.
THE PREDICTION
The Dane came back from a set down to beat Max Purcell on Monday but he should be better for an early scare as the top seed here in Brisbane. 23-year-old Alexander Shevchenko brought a career-high ATP world ranking of 48th into 2024 after enjoying an excellent breakthrough last year and he conceded just five games to Luca Van Assche on Sunday to look a serious threat to Rune in their first encounter. The Russian ended last season as a runner-up to Ugo Humbert at the Moselle Open, in his first tour final, but this looks too steep of a test at this moment in time. Back Rune to win outright.
TIP: HOLGER RUNE TO WIN
