Yoshihito Nishioka vs Felix Auger-Aliassime Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Yoshihito Nishioka vs Felix Auger-Aliassime on and what time does it start? Yoshihito Nishioka vs Felix Auger-Aliassime will take place on Thursday 25th April, 2024 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Yoshihito Nishioka vs Felix Auger-Aliassime taking place? Yoshihito Nishioka vs Felix Auger-Aliassime will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Yoshihito Nishioka vs Felix Auger-Aliassime being played on? Yoshihito Nishioka vs Felix Auger-Aliassime will take place on an outdoor clay court
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What channel is Yoshihito Nishioka vs Felix Auger-Aliassime on in the UK? Yoshihito Nishioka vs Felix Auger-Aliassime will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Yoshihito Nishioka vs Felix Auger-Aliassime in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Yoshihito Nishioka vs Felix Auger-Aliassime live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 35 Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the quarter-finals of the Munich Open last week before defeat to eventual champion Jan-Lennard Struff but he should be encouraged by results so on his least effective surface so far as he brings a 3-2 record on clay into Madrid. The high altitude conditions here allow the less enthusiastic players on this surface a bit of respite, particularly if they possess the power to make use of the zippier air, and that should end up the difference maker in this intriguing clash with world number 78 Yoshihito Nishioka.
28-year-old Nishioka is far better than his current ranking suggests but the Japanese has struggled to stay fit on tour long enough to build any form in recent months. A three-match losing streak coming into Madrid suggests Auger-Aliassime can enjoy a straightforward day here but the pair share a 2-2 head-to-head with Nishioka claiming their only previous encounter on this surface. With both players far from the level they would wish to be, back Auger-Aliassime to earn at least a set as the likelier of two capable victors.
TIP: FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME TO WIN A SET
