Hubert Hurkacz vs Thanasi Kokkinakis – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Western & Southern Open
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THE FACTS
When is Hubert Hurkacz vs Thanasi Kokkinakis on and what time does it start? Hubert Hurkacz vs Thanasi Kokkinakis will take place on Tuesday 15th August, 2023 – not before 18:40 (UK)
Where is Hubert Hurkacz vs Thanasi Kokkinakis taking place? Hubert Hurkacz vs Thanasi Kokkinakis will take place at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Ohio, USA
What surface is Hubert Hurkacz vs Thanasi Kokkinakis being played on? Hubert Hurkacz vs Thanasi Kokkinakis will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Hubert Hurkacz vs Thanasi Kokkinakis? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Hubert Hurkacz vs Thanasi Kokkinakis
What channel is Hubert Hurkacz vs Thanasi Kokkinakis on in the UK? Hubert Hurkacz vs Thanasi Kokkinakis will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Hubert Hurkacz vs Thanasi Kokkinakis in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Hubert Hurkacz vs Thanasi Kokkinakis live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
26-year-old Hubert Hurkacz has fallen back to world number 20 after losing his ranking points from finishing runner-up at last season’s Canada Masters. The Pole came close to upsetting an out-of-sorts Carlos Alcaraz in Toronto, taking the first set from the Spaniard before blowing a lead in the third as he continues to struggle putting matches away in 2023. Hurkacz came back from a set down to beat Thanasi Kokkinakis via three tiebreaks in a fierce first meeting at the Miami Open back in March and there is evidence to suggest something similar here after Kokkinakis qualified with two three-set wins this weekend. The 27-year-old has a similarly powerful game and, currently, similar issue with closing out matches that he has performed well in. A three-set defeat to Lorenzo Musetti last week in Toronto was one that got away and it seems likeliest that the Aussie may just miss out again here. Take Hurkacz to earn at least a set and add at least a tiebreak in the match.
