Tomas Machac vs Andy Murray Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Third Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Tomas Machac vs Andy Murray on and what time does it start? Tomas Machac vs Andy Murray will take place on Sunday 24th March, 2024 – not before 17:35 (UK)
Where is Tomas Machac vs Andy Murray taking place? Tomas Machac vs Andy Murray will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
What surface is Tomas Machac vs Andy Murray being played on? Tomas Machac vs Andy Murray will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Tomas Machac vs Andy Murray? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Tomas Machac vs Andy Murray
What channel is Tomas Machac vs Andy Murray on in the UK? Tomas Machac vs Andy Murray will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Tomas Machac vs Andy Murray in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Tomas Machac vs Andy Murray live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
Former world number one Andy Murray is enjoying a vengeful tour of recent vanquishers at the Miami Open, coming back from a set down to oust Matteo Berrettini (who beat him to the Stuttgart Open title in 2022) before an impressive straight-sets victory over Tomas Martin Etcheverry either side of a rain delayed second round. The 36-year-old has lost his last two matches with Etcheverry, including poorly at the Australian Open in January, and he will have passed a significant test, internally, in avenging those here. Murray now faces up-and-coming Czech youngster Tomas Machac for the second time this season, with Machac winning their first encounter in straight sets at the Marseille Open in early February. The 23-year-old will set a new career-high ATP world ranking of 55th after claiming the biggest ranking win yet over an out-of-sorts Andrey Rublev on Friday, backing up a solid opener over Darwin Blanch, to look the slight favourite on form to come through this likely thriller.
It is difficult to fully quantify Murray’s tentatively improving form, with back-to-back matches won on tour for the first time since August, but the Brit will take to the court for a third day on the spin due to the disruptive weather this weekend and that could eventually take its toll. Back Machac to earn at least a set as the just-about likelier of two very capable victors or consider the three-set option on its own.
TIP: TOMAS MACHAC TO WIN A SET
