Matteo Berrettini vs Andy Murray – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Matteo Berrettini vs Andy Murray on and what time does it start? Matteo Berrettini vs Andy Murray will take place on Tuesday 17th January, 2023 – not before 02:30 (UK)
Where is Matteo Berrettini vs Andy Murray taking place? Matteo Berrettini vs Andy Murray will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Matteo Berrettini vs Andy Murray being played on? Matteo Berrettini vs Andy Murray will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Matteo Berrettini vs Andy Murray? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Matteo Berrettini vs Andy Murray
What channel is Matteo Berrettini vs Andy Murray on in the UK? Matteo Berrettini vs Andy Murray will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Matteo Berrettini vs Andy Murray in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Matteo Berrettini vs Andy Murray live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
Former world number one Andy Murray has been trying to collect enough wins on tour together to avoid a fearsome opening draw like this at a Grand Slam but the brit’s results have been well below what is required in recent months. The three-time Grand Slam champion has lost each of his last three tour-level matches after a straight-sets defeat to Sebastian Korda at Adelaide 1 last week but his performances at majors have been considerably better than on the main tour, with his last exit coming against Matteo Berrettini in four sets in the third round of the US Open. World number 14 Berrettini enjoyed a run to the United Cup final with Italy to kick-start 2023 off well, beating both Casper Ruud and Hubert Hurkacz before defeats to Stefanos Tsitsipas and Taylor Fritz.
THE PREDICTION
Berrettini has won each of their last three meetings to take a 3-1 lead in their head-to-head, including last season’s Stuttgart Open final. The 26-year-old reached the semi-finals in Melbourne this time last season before defeat in four sets to Rafael Nadal and he looks the overwhelming favourite to reach the second round here, probably in three or four sets.
