Pavel Kotov vs Jannik Sinner Preview & Prediction | 2024 French Open | Third Round
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Pavel Kotov beat former champion Stan Wawrinka in four gruelling sets on Wednesday night and he may be facing the incoming champion in Jannik Sinner next.
START DATE/TIME: Friday 31st May 2024, UK – not before 12:15 / US EST – not before 07:15 / US PST – not before 04:15
VENUE: Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France
SURFACE: Outdoor clay
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Eurosport / US – NBC, Peacock and Tennis Channel
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – discovery+ / US – NBC, Peacock and Tennis Channel
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PAVEL KOTOV VS JANNIK SINNER PREDICTION
22-year-old Jannik Sinner can become world number one if he significantly out-performs Novak Djokovic this fortnight and he beat Richard Gasquet in straight sets to maintain a spotless start.
The Italian beat Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Australian Open before a remarkable comeback from two sets down against Daniil Medvedev to lift his maiden major title and he is certainly a contender here in Paris as a world-beater on any surface at his recent best.
25-year-old Pavel Kotov will set a new career-high ATP world ranking of around 51st after beating 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka in four tough sets on Wednesday night, backing-up a five-set epic over Cam Norrie in the first round.
The Russian has needed top 20 opposition to oust him from his last three tournaments but that includes Jannik Sinner, who beat him in straight sets at the Madrid Open last month before injury hampered the Italian’s preparation ahead of Roland-Garros. Sinner does not look back to his sumptuous best just yet but he is well capable of winning this quick rematch in tight straight sets at 90%.
PAVEL KOTOV VS JANNIK SINNER TIP: JANNIK SINNER TO WIN 3-0
