September 22, 2023 8:00 AM
Adam Evans

Kimmer Coppejans vs Mackenzie McDonald Preview & Prediction | 2023 Zhuhai Championships | Round of 16

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THE FACTS

When is Kimmer Coppejans vs Mackenzie McDonald on and what time does it start? Kimmer Coppejans vs Mackenzie McDonald will take place on Friday 22nd September, 2023 – not before 08:50 (UK)

Where is Kimmer Coppejans vs Mackenzie McDonald taking place? Kimmer Coppejans vs Mackenzie McDonald will take place at the Hengqin International Tennis Center in Zhuhai, China

What surface is Kimmer Coppejans vs Mackenzie McDonald being played on? Kimmer Coppejans vs Mackenzie McDonald will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Kimmer Coppejans vs Mackenzie McDonald? Click here for the latest ticket information for Kimmer Coppejans vs Mackenzie McDonald

What channel is Kimmer Coppejans vs Mackenzie McDonald on in the UK? Kimmer Coppejans vs Mackenzie McDonald will not be televised live in the UK

Where can I stream Kimmer Coppejans vs Mackenzie McDonald in the UK? Kimmer Coppejans vs Mackenzie McDonald can be streamed live on Tennis TV

THE PREDICTION

28-year-old Mackenzie McDonald brought a career-high ATP world ranking of 39th into the Zhuhai Championships after two strong runs in the Masters events last month but he laboured to victory over Juncheng Shang in three sets on Thursday. The American fell in three sets to Otto Virtanen as part of a lacklustre USA side who missed out on the Davis Cup Finals last week but recent wins over Andrey Rublev and Felix Auger-Aliassime are proof of the level he is searching for. World number 186 Kimmer Coppejans beat Aleksandar Kovacevic in straight sets to get a decent foothold in at Zhuhai and it would not be a huge surprise to see the Belgian ride that momentum to take at least a set here. That makes backing McDonald to win outright the sensible call but there is enough jeopardy in the air to suggest a one-off on Coppejans to snatch a set could be the shrewd move.

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