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Yoshihito Nishioka vs Mackenzie McDonald – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Adelaide International 1

Yoshihito Nishioka vs Mackenzie McDonald – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Adelaide International 1

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THE FACTS

When is Yoshihito Nishioka vs Mackenzie McDonald on and what time does it start? Yoshihito Nishioka vs Mackenzie McDonald will take place on Wednesday 4th January, 2023 – not before 01:50 (UK)

Where is Yoshihito Nishioka vs Mackenzie McDonald taking place? Yoshihito Nishioka vs Mackenzie McDonald will take place at the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre in Adelaide, Australia

What surface is Yoshihito Nishioka vs Mackenzie McDonald being played on? Yoshihito Nishioka vs Mackenzie McDonald will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Yoshihito Nishioka vs Mackenzie McDonald? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Yoshihito Nishioka vs Mackenzie McDonald

What channel is Yoshihito Nishioka vs Mackenzie McDonald on in the UK? Yoshihito Nishioka vs Mackenzie McDonald will not be televised live in the UK

Where can I stream Yoshihito Nishioka vs Mackenzie McDonald in the UK? Tennis TV subscribers can stream Yoshihito Nishioka vs Mackenzie McDonald live

THE PREDICTION

27-year-old Yoshihito Nishioka entered Adelaide 1 at a career-high ATP world ranking of 36th after a stunning upturn in form late last year saw him first finish runner-up to Nick Kyrgios at the Citi Open and then earn the second ATP title of his career at the Korea Open. The Japanese number one got 2023 off to a flying start with a superb victory over rising star Holger Rune from a set down and he looks the fair favourite here against a good, honest challenge in Mackenzie McDonald. World number 63 McDonald took the first set against Daniel Elahi Galan before the Colombian was forced to retire and he enjoyed a similar opening win in the Men’s Doubles alongside Marcelo Melo. The American, also 27, beat Nishioka in their most recent contest back in 2021 but Nishioka leads their head-to-head 2-1 and the form he has suddenly found should need a top 40 player to oust him at least. Back Nishioka to win outright.