Thiago Monteiro vs Constant Lestienne – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Thiago Monteiro vs Constant Lestienne on and what time does it start? Thiago Monteiro vs Constant Lestienne will take place on Monday 16th January, 2023 – not before 04:30 (UK)
Where is Thiago Monteiro vs Constant Lestienne taking place? Thiago Monteiro vs Constant Lestienne will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Thiago Monteiro vs Constant Lestienne being played on? Thiago Monteiro vs Constant Lestienne will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Thiago Monteiro vs Constant Lestienne? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Thiago Monteiro vs Constant Lestienne
What channel is Thiago Monteiro vs Constant Lestienne on in the UK? Thiago Monteiro vs Constant Lestienne will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Thiago Monteiro vs Constant Lestienne in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Thiago Monteiro vs Constant Lestienne live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 65 Constant Lestienne has had to wait a long time for the form of his career at 30 years old and that probably explains his withdrawing from the semi-finals of the Auckland Classic this week in anticipation of his Grand Slam debut here. The Frenchman reached five finals on the Challenger circuit last season, winning three of them, before strong runs to the quarter-finals of the San Diego Open and the semi-finals of the Tel Aviv Open and another semi-final this week suggests he is the favourite in this first meeting with Thiago Monteiro. 28-year-old Monteiro set his career-high ATP world ranking of 61st last October after some success of his own on the Challenger circuit but the Brazilian has lost all three of his tour-level matches this season. Hardcourt conditions favour Lestienne here and this could be a really heart-warming story if the 30-year-old sees it through on the biggest day of his career. Back Lestienne to win outright.
