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February 25 2023, 10:49 · Adam Evans

Hubert Hurkacz vs Alexander Bublik – Semi-Final – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Open 13

Hubert Hurkacz vs Alexander Bublik – Semi-Final – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Open 13

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THE FACTS

When is Hubert Hurkacz vs Alexander Bublik on and what time does it start? Hubert Hurkacz vs Alexander Bublik will take place on Saturday 25th February, 2023 – not before 13:30 (UK)

Where is Hubert Hurkacz vs Alexander Bublik taking place? Hubert Hurkacz vs Alexander Bublik will take place at the Palais des Sports de Marseille in Marseille, France

What surface is Hubert Hurkacz vs Alexander Bublik being played on? Hubert Hurkacz vs Alexander Bublik will take place on an indoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Hubert Hurkacz vs Alexander Bublik? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Hubert Hurkacz vs Alexander Bublik

What channel is Hubert Hurkacz vs Alexander Bublik on in the UK? Hubert Hurkacz vs Alexander Bublik will not be televised live in the UK

Where can I stream Hubert Hurkacz vs Alexander Bublik in the UK? Tennis TV subscribers can stream Hubert Hurkacz vs Alexander Bublik live

THE PREDICTION

This sixth meeting on tour between Hubert Hurkacz and Alexander Bublik has tiebreaks written all over it, although the pair have only played one together so far in a head-to-head record that strongly favours Hurkacz 4-1. The Poel beat Bublik in three sets, including that tiebreak, last month at the United Cup and he beat Mikael Ymer in three tight sets in similar fashion yesterday as he continues to struggle with putting players away in two. World number 50 Bublik beat Grigor Dimitrov by an almost identical scoreline on Friday to claim his best result on tour in some time. The Kazakh snapped a 10-match losing streak in the first round here in Marseille and he has not looked back since, suggesting that he is the slightest of favourites here on momentum. Hurkacz has won each of their last four meetings but it is hard to fully get behind the world number 11 right now. Taking Hurkacz to win at least a set and adding at least one tiebreak looks a suitable way to avoid picking a winner.