Karen Khachanov vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Karen Khachanov vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles on and what time does it start? Karen Khachanov vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles will take place on Monday 16th January, 2023 – not before 02:00 (UK)
Where is Karen Khachanov vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles taking place? Karen Khachanov vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Karen Khachanov vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles being played on? Karen Khachanov vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Karen Khachanov vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Karen Khachanov vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles
What channel is Karen Khachanov vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles on in the UK? Karen Khachanov vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Karen Khachanov vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Karen Khachanov vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Former world number eight Karen Khachanov burst into form at the US Open last season to reach the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time via a five-set epic victory over Nick Kyrgios in the quarters. Whilst the 26-year-old’s game can be a bit repetitive at times it can also be incredibly effective alongside his imperious fitness and you would have to go back to last August, before this current run of form, to see him lose to a player ranked outside the top 40. 26-year-old Bernabe Zapata Miralles set a new career-high ATP world ranking of 71st this week on ranking points mostly won from his career-best run to the round of 16 at Roland-Garros last season via two incredible upsets over Taylor Fritz and John Isner. It is fair to say that the Spaniard would much prefer this first meeting with Khachanov was played on clay but Zapata Miralles should not be underestimated after taking Tommy Paul to five sets at this stage of the US Open last year. Khachanov should be able to win this in three but the suitably cautious pick is taking the Russian to win outright.
