Tomas Machac vs Shintaro Mochizuki Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
When is Tomas Machac vs Shintaro Mochizuki on and what time does it start? Tomas Machac vs Shintaro Mochizuki will take place on Sunday 14th January, 2024 – not before 03:15 (UK)
Where is Tomas Machac vs Shintaro Mochizuki taking place? Tomas Machac vs Shintaro Mochizuki will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Tomas Machac vs Shintaro Mochizuki being played on? Tomas Machac vs Shintaro Mochizuki will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Tomas Machac vs Shintaro Mochizuki? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Tomas Machac vs Shintaro Mochizuki
What channel is Tomas Machac vs Shintaro Mochizuki on in the UK? Tomas Machac vs Shintaro Mochizuki will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Tomas Machac vs Shintaro Mochizuki in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Tomas Machac vs Shintaro Mochizuki live on their website
THE PREDICTION
23-year-old Tomas Machac beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry in three tight sets in Brisbane last week to look like starting 2024 strongly but he suffered a similar fate to Rinky Hijikata in the last 16. The Czech was well beaten in Brisbane qualifying this week to bring concerning form into the Australian Open, something of a surprise considering how well he finished 2023, and this match looks set to be a lengthy battle between two youngsters with something to prove. 20-year-old Shintaro Mochizuki burst onto the scene on home soil last October with a remarkable run to the semi-finals as a wildcard, stunning defending champion Taylor Fritz from a 6-0 set down before defeat to eventual runner-up Aslan Karatsev. The world number 138 has failed to win a tour-level match since but he impressed in qualifying to bring more momentum into this clash than Machac. Back the Japanese to earn at least a set to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: SHINTARO MOCHIZUKI TO WIN A SET
