Pavel Kotov vs Emil Ruusuvuori Preview & Prediction | 2024 Hong Kong Tennis Open | Quarter-Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Pavel Kotov vs Emil Ruusuvuori on and what time does it start? Pavel Kotov vs Emil Ruusuvuori will take place on Friday 5th January, 2024 – not before 05:00 (UK)
Where is Pavel Kotov vs Emil Ruusuvuori taking place? Pavel Kotov vs Emil Ruusuvuori will take place at the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium in Hong Kong, China
What surface is Pavel Kotov vs Emil Ruusuvuori being played on? Pavel Kotov vs Emil Ruusuvuori will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Pavel Kotov vs Emil Ruusuvuori? Click here for the latest ticket information for Pavel Kotov vs Emil Ruusuvuori
What channel is Pavel Kotov vs Emil Ruusuvuori on in the UK? Pavel Kotov vs Emil Ruusuvuori will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Pavel Kotov vs Emil Ruusuvuori in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Pavel Kotov vs Emil Ruusuvuori live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
This looks a really fascinating first tour-level encounter between world number 69 Emil Ruusuvuori, capable of tennis far better than his current ranking suggests, and in-form Pavel Kotov, who will set a new career-high of around 62nd after his efforts this week. 25-year-old Kotov upset the rather upsettable sixth seed Lorenzo Musetti on Wednesday to make the quarter-finals without dropping a set, picking up 2024 from where he left 2023 after just missing out on a maiden ATP title to Gael Monfils at the Stockholm Open. Not to be outdone, 24-year-old Rusuuvuori stunned second seed Karen Khachanov in a long-awaited display of his potential in these conditions. The Finn has dropped sets in each of his two matches so far in Hong Kong, albeit in arguably much harder fixtures, to suggest backing Kotov to earn at least a set is the sensible way to avoid picking a result here.
TIP: PAVEL KOTOV TO WIN A SET
