Max Purcell vs Mate Valkusz Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
When is Max Purcell vs Mate Valkusz on and what time does it start? Max Purcell vs Mate Valkusz will take place on Tuesday 16th January, 2024 – not before 01:15 (UK)
Where is Max Purcell vs Mate Valkusz taking place? Max Purcell vs Mate Valkusz will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Max Purcell vs Mate Valkusz being played on? Max Purcell vs Mate Valkusz will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Max Purcell vs Mate Valkusz? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Max Purcell vs Mate Valkusz
What channel is Max Purcell vs Mate Valkusz on in the UK? Max Purcell vs Mate Valkusz will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Max Purcell vs Mate Valkusz in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Max Purcell vs Mate Valkusz live on their website
THE PREDICTION
World number 45 Max Purcell enjoyed the form of his career on the late hardcourt swing last season, upsetting the likes of Felix Auger-Aliassime, Stan Wawrinka and Casper Ruud in August en-route to a brilliant three-set exit to Carlos Alcaraz in the Cincinnati Masters quarter-finals. The Melbourne crowd will be desperate to see him finally win a match at the Australian Open, having failed to do so in each of his three previous appearances, but he will have his sights split as part of a promising Aussie duo alongside Jordan Thompson as he aims to better his runners-up medal claimed here in Men’s Doubles two years ago. World number 213 Mate Valkusz qualified well last week to make his full Grand Slam debut here but Purcell will be significantly more challenging than the players he faced to do so. This could be a nervy encounter all the same for Purcell but back the Melbourne crowd to drag him over the line for a memorable career day.
TIP: MAX PURCELL TO WIN
