Stefan Kozlov vs Matteo Berrettini – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Stefan Kozlov vs Matteo Berrettini on and what time does it start? Stefan Kozlov vs Matteo Berrettini will take place on Wednesday 19th January, 2022 – not before 03:30 (UK)
Where is Stefan Kozlov vs Matteo Berrettini taking place? Stefan Kozlov vs Matteo Berrettini will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Stefan Kozlov vs Matteo Berrettini being played on? Stefan Kozlov vs Matteo Berrettini will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Stefan Kozlov vs Matteo Berrettini? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Stefan Kozlov vs Matteo Berrettini
What channel is Stefan Kozlov vs Matteo Berrettini on in the UK? Stefan Kozlov vs Matteo Berrettini will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Stefan Kozlov vs Matteo Berrettini in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Stefan Kozlov vs Matteo Berrettini live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
STEFAN KOZLOV
World number 169 Stefan Kozlov took full advantage of his wildcard with a straight-sets victory over Jiri Vesely on his Grand Slam debut. The 23-year-old found plenty of success on the Challenger tour last season and he looks set to make the step up this year with his ranking improving considerably no matter the outcome here.
MATTEO BERRETTINI
World number seven Matteo Berrettini took a set to get going against a tough opening opponent in 20-year-old Brandon Nakashima but he cane back from a set down to win in four. The Italian only lost to Novak Djokovic at Grand Slams last year after pulling out of the Australian Open and drawing the Serb at each of Roland-Garros, the US Open and of course Wimbledon when he finished runner-up in four sets. Berrettini was also a semi-finalist at the 2019 US Open before losing to eventual champion Rafael Nadal.
THE PREDICTION
25-year-old Matteo Berrettini has excellent Grand Slam pedigree and he could be a sleeper hit at the Australian Open without Novak Djokovic here to spoil his party for a fourth-consecutive major. The Italian should be winning this in straight sets but Stefan Kozlov’s perfect start to his Grand Slam career suggests taking an outright option is the sensible move here. Berrettini will be hoping for better luck with his bowels after thanking Imodium on the camera lens for helping him to a first round victory.
