Zhizhen Zhang vs Botic van de Zandschulp – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Wimbledon Championships
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THE FACTS
When is Zhizhen Zhang vs Botic van de Zandschulp on and what time does it start? Zhizhen Zhang vs Botic van de Zandschulp will take place on Tuesday 4th July, 2023 – not before 14:15 (UK)
Where is Zhizhen Zhang vs Botic van de Zandschulp taking place? Zhizhen Zhang vs Botic van de Zandschulp will take place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England
What surface is Zhizhen Zhang vs Botic van de Zandschulp being played on? Zhizhen Zhang vs Botic van de Zandschulp will take place on an outdoor grass court
Where can I get tickets for Zhizhen Zhang vs Botic van de Zandschulp? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Zhizhen Zhang vs Botic van de Zandschulp
What channel is Zhizhen Zhang vs Botic van de Zandschulp on in the UK? Zhizhen Zhang vs Botic van de Zandschulp will be televised live on BBC platforms as well as Eurosport
Where can I stream Zhizhen Zhang vs Botic van de Zandschulp in the UK? Zhizhen Zhang vs Botic van de Zandschulp can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app, while subscribers can stream the match on Eurosport platforms.
THE PREDICTION
World number 44 Botic van de Zandschulp takes a six-match losing streak into the first round at Wimbledon that stretches back to the Munich Open final, where he came perilously close to winning a maiden ATP title in a three-set defeat to Holger Rune. The 27-year-old reached the round of 16 here last summer before defeat to Rafael Nadal but he set his best Grand Slam showing at the US Open the year before, where he took the only set from eventual champion Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals. 26-year-old Zhizhen Zhang set a new career-high ATP world ranking of 52nd this week to break the male record for a Chinese player on tour. Zhang burst into form at the Madrid Open with a remarkable run to the quarter-finals and after initially struggling on grass a run to the quarter-finals in Eastbourne last week makes him competitive here. Wins over Lorenzo Sonego and Maxime Cressy are strong on grass and Van de Zandschulp’s current fugue state has shown few signs of stopping. Take Zhang to earn at least a set as the just-about likelier of two very capable winners.
