Jannik Sinner vs Botic van de Zandschulp Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
When is Jannik Sinner vs Botic van de Zandschulp on and what time does it start? Jannik Sinner vs Botic van de Zandschulp will take place on Sunday 14th January, 2024 – not before 01:00 (UK)
Where is Jannik Sinner vs Botic van de Zandschulp taking place? Jannik Sinner vs Botic van de Zandschulp will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Jannik Sinner vs Botic van de Zandschulp being played on? Jannik Sinner vs Botic van de Zandschulp will take place on an outdoor hard court
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What channel is Jannik Sinner vs Botic van de Zandschulp on in the UK? Jannik Sinner vs Botic van de Zandschulp will be televised live on Eurosport
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THE LOWDOWN
World number four Jannik Sinner should be targeting a first major final this season, and then why not a maiden title, after hitting so many milestones in 2023. The 22-year-old suffered a limp semi-final exit to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon after coasting for most of the fortnight but one month later he won his first Masters title at the Canadian Open with a vengeful streak that saw him sore; claiming the Beijing Open and Vienna Open from Daniil Medvedev before finishing runner-up to Djokovic at the ATP Finals. However, Sinner’s crowning achievement of 2023 was leading Italy to their first Davis Cup title in late November, beating Djokovic twice in singles and doubles to add to his remarkable victory over the Serb in the group stages of the ATP Finals.
THE PREDICTION
Jannik Sinner’s trajectory will be a fascinating watch this season as he and Carlos Alcaraz continue to make inroads towards the top of the sport. The Italian may take some warming up at the Australian Open after taking an extended break following Davis Cup success but world number 59 Botic van de Zandschulp is seemingly in no fit state to offer a serious challenge here. The former number 22 has been ailing listlessly since a heart-wrenching defeat to Holger Rune at the Munich Open last April and it is difficult to see him returning to his former best after defeats in 2024 to Juncheng Shang and Alejandro Tabilo. Back Sinner to win their first meeting in straight sets.
TIP: JANNIK SINNER TO WIN 3-0
