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Taylor Fritz vs Shintaro Mochizuki Preview & Prediction | 2023 Japan Open Tennis Championships | Round of 16

Taylor Fritz vs Shintaro Mochizuki Preview & Prediction | 2023 Japan Open Tennis Championships | Round of 16

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THE FACTS

When is Taylor Fritz vs Shintaro Mochizuki on and what time does it start? Taylor Fritz vs Shintaro Mochizuki will take place on Thursday 19th October, 2023 – not before 10:00 (UK)

Where is Taylor Fritz vs Shintaro Mochizuki taking place? Taylor Fritz vs Shintaro Mochizuki will take place at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan

What surface is Taylor Fritz vs Shintaro Mochizuki being played on? Taylor Fritz vs Shintaro Mochizuki will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Taylor Fritz vs Shintaro Mochizuki? Click here for the latest ticket information for Taylor Fritz vs Shintaro Mochizuki

What channel is Taylor Fritz vs Shintaro Mochizuki on in the UK? Taylor Fritz vs Shintaro Mochizuki will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Taylor Fritz vs Shintaro Mochizuki in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Taylor Fritz vs Shintaro Mochizuki live on the Prime Video app, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live

THE PREDICTION

World number 10 Taylor Fritz handed Cam Norrie another loss in straight sets on Tuesday to get his campaign underway strongly in Tokyo. The 25-year-old is the defending champion after an impressive run ended in a straight-sets victory over Frances Tiafoe here last season and, despite struggling against top players this year, the American has added another two ATP titles to his name from Delray Beach and Atlanta on hardcourts. 20-year-old Shintaro Mochizuki will be buzzing after claiming his first tour-level win, at the 12th attempt, with a straight-sets victory over Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Tuesday. The Japanese will be backed to the hilt as the home underdog here but Fritz is unlikely to struggle in these conditions. Back the American to win in two.