Hubert Hurkacz vs Miomir Kecmanovic Preview & Prediction | 2025 Australian Open | Second Round

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After fighting through a five-set battle against Dusan Lajovic, Miomir Kecmanovic’s reward for his triumph is a second round encounter with 18th seed Hubert Hurkacz.

Start date/time: Thursday 16th January, 2025, UK – not before 12:00am / Wednesday 15th January, US ET – not before 7:00pm / US PT – not before 4:00pm

Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Eurosport / US – ESPN+

How to watch online: UK – Eurosport website & discovery+ / US – ESPN+ platforms

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Hubert Hurkacz vs Miomir Kecmanovic ticket information

Hubert Hurkacz vs Miomir Kecmanovic Prediction

Hubert Hurkacz had a far easier ride than Miomir Kecmanovic across their respective first round fixtures in Melbourne. The Pole played really well in his straight sets victory over Tallon Griekspoor, serving 14 aces and dominating his service game. We also saw Hurkacz really get on top of Griekspoor when against serve, consistently putting the Dutchman under pressure.

Miomir Kecmanovic was tested significantly more from a physical and mental point of view, playing out five sets but ultimately coming out on top. The question is how much that effort has taken out of him with Hurkacz likely to start very fast.

In the end, Hurkacz has been playing at a higher level than his opponent and this should be reflected in the score. Don’t expect Kecmanovic to go quietly, but Hurkacz will likely be the one who advances and is worth backing as appropriate.

Hubert Hurkacz vs Miomir Kecmanovic Tip: Hubert Hurkacz to win