Tallon Griekspoor vs Fabio Fognini – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Tallon Griekspoor vs Fabio Fognini on and what time does it start? Tallon Griekspoor vs Fabio Fognini will take place on Monday 17th January, 2022 – not before 05:00 (UK)
Where is Tallon Griekspoor vs Fabio Fognini taking place? Tallon Griekspoor vs Fabio Fognini will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Tallon Griekspoor vs Fabio Fognini being played on? Tallon Griekspoor vs Fabio Fognini will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Tallon Griekspoor vs Fabio Fognini? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Tallon Griekspoor vs Fabio Fognini
What channel is Tallon Griekspoor vs Fabio Fognini on in the UK? Tallon Griekspoor vs Fabio Fognini will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Tallon Griekspoor vs Fabio Fognini in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Tallon Griekspoor vs Fabio Fognini live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 36 Fabio Fognini has fallen out of the seedings for a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since the Australian Open in 2017, with 2021 a poor season overall for the Italian. The 34-year-old still possesses one of the most eye-catching shots on tour with a unique backhand that matches his swashbuckling persona but he has been found wanting against top 30 players for some time on tour and this looks a potential upset. World number 62 Tallon Griekspoor was impressive last week in Melbourne as he beat Dominik Koepfer and Alexei Popyrin to reach the quarter-finals before an injury saw him miss a first meeting with eventual champion Rafael Nadal. The 25-year-old ended last season on a superb streak of five title wins on the Challenger circuit and he is clearly ready to make the step up to a full season on tour this year. Fognini remains the favourite here but taking the Dutchman to win at least a set on his current trajectory looks a valuable option. It would not be a huge surprise to see Griekspoor win here, probably in five sets against the firebrand Italian.
