Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Wimbledon Championships
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THE FACTS
When is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune on and what time does it start? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune will take place on Saturday 8th July, 2023 – not before 12:15 (UK)
Where is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune taking place? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune will take place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England
What surface is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune being played on? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune will take place on an outdoor grass court
Where can I get tickets for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune
What channel is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune on in the UK? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune will be televised live on BBC platforms as well as Eurosport
Where can I stream Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune in the UK? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app, while subscribers can stream the match on Eurosport platforms
THE PREDICTION
This match looks a suitable candidate for five sets between two fiercely competitive young players in world number six Holger Rune and number 34 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. 20-year-old Rune is yet to drop a set in his first run to the third round at Wimbledon but wins over wildcard George Loffhagen and Roberto Carballes Baena were to be expected. The Dane has reached back-to-back quarter-finals at Roland-Garros on his favoured clay but he burst into form on hardcourts late last season to look the real deal as a top 10 player, stunning Novak Djokovic from a set down to win the Paris Masters. 24-year-old Davidovich Fokina overcame Botic van de Zandschulp in four sets on Friday to avoid a potential marathon and he is one of the better clay lovers on grass. The Spaniard stunned Rune in three tight sets at the Madrid Masters in April, getting a lot of joy from the fast clay, to suggest this could come very close indeed.
Avoiding the result is sensible here so consider either a one-off on five sets or for Davidovich Fokina to earn at least a set with at least one tiebreak in the match. Two of their three sets in Madrid went to tiebreaks.
