2021 French Open Second Round – Alex de Minaur vs Marco Cecchinato Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Alex de Minaur vs Marco Cecchinato on and what time does it start? Thursday 3rd June, 2021 – not before 13:15 (UK)
Where is Alex de Minaur vs Marco Cecchinato taking place? Stade Roland Garros, Paris
What surface is Alex de Minaur vs Marco Cecchinato being played on? Clay (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Alex de Minaur vs Marco Cecchinato? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Alex de Minaur vs Marco Cecchinato on? Both ITV and Eurosport will be showing live coverage of the French Open so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I stream Alex de Minaur vs Marco Cecchinato? ITV Hub, Eurosport Player & Amazon Prime Video (in France only)
THE PREDICTION
This is a well-contested match-up between world number 22 Alex de Minaur and number 83 Marco Cecchinato, with the Italian winning their last meeting less than year ago in the first round of the delayed 2020 Roland-Garros. 22-year-old De Minaur still leads their head-to-head record 3-2 with two wins at Wimbledon and a hard-court victory in Cincinnati but Cecchinato has won both of their clay clashes so far. Cecchinato got off to a slow start against Yasutaka Uchiyama on Tuesday in a match he was expected to coast through whilst De Minaur took out a tough competitor in Stefano Travaglia in straight sets. Whilst a result looks a difficult call here considering their record on clay, Alex de Minaur should be able to take the first set as a notoriously fast-starter. If over three sets is an option, take that instead, otherwise take the Aussie to win the first set in what could be a five-set marathon.
