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Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Western & Southern Open

Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Western & Southern Open

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THE FACTS

When is Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime on and what time does it start? Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime will take place on Monday 14th August, 2023 – not before 16:00 (UK)

Where is Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime taking place? Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime will take place at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Ohio, USA

What surface is Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime being played on? Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime

What channel is Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime on in the UK? Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live

THE PREDICTION

This could be a thriller between two former top 10 players but it could just as easily be a hard watch as both Matteo Berrettini and Felix Auger-Aliassime has endured plenty of struggles this season. Former world number six Berrettini recently burst back into a semblance of form at Wimbledon, reaching the round of 16 and taking the first set from eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz before defeat, and there were more encouraging signs in Toronto last week before he lost to eventual champion Jannik Sinner. The same cannot be said for poor world number 14 Felix Auger-Aliassime, who takes a four-match losing streak into Cincinnati after an early exit on home soil last week. The 23-year-old has not beaten a player ranked inside the top 50 on tour since reaching the quarter-finals of Indian Wells but this time last season he was flying, suggesting this blip will soon pass. Berrettini leads Auger-Aliassime 4-1 in their head-to-head but three of their five meetings have gone to three sets, including the last two at successive Laver Cups. Each of their last two matches have seen a tiebreak so take that option here to avoid a result altogether and consider adding at least a set for Berrettini.