2021 Madrid Open Second Round – Alexei Popyrin vs Jannik Sinner Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Alexei Popyrin vs Jannik Sinner taking place? Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain
When is Alexei Popyrin vs Jannik Sinner on and what time does it start? Wednesday 5th May, 2021 – Not before 12:40 (UK)
What surface is Alexei Popyrin vs Jannik Sinner being played on? Clay (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Alexei Popyrin vs Jannik Sinner? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Alexei Popyrin vs Jannik Sinner on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Alexei Popyrin vs Jannik Sinner in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream the match live on Prime Video. Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 76 Alexei Popyrin should not be underestimated here by number 18 Jannik Sinner as the 21-year-old Aussie was assured in his straight-sets victory over last week’s Munich Open finalist Jan-Lennard Struff. Popyrin claimed his first ever ATP title back in February at the Singapore Open and he is improving all the time into the player we saw flashes of a few years ago. However, 19-year-old Sinner’s star is rising exponentially and he should be considered a top 10 player in-waiting already. The Italian was in control against Guido Pella on Tuesday before the Argentine sadly had to retire through injury but it looked like a solid straight-sets win before that. Sinner should be winning this in two but Popyrin has a knack for forcing, and often winning, a tiebreak so it is with caution that the pick here is still Sinner in two. Perhaps separately it could be worth opting for at least one tiebreak in this one.
