Alex de Minaur vs Andy Murray – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters
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THE FACTS
When is Alex de Minaur vs Andy Murray on and what time does it start? Alex de Minaur vs Andy Murray will take place on Monday 10th April, 2023 – not before 12:40 (UK)
Where is Alex de Minaur vs Andy Murray taking place? Alex de Minaur vs Andy Murray will take place at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
What surface is Alex de Minaur vs Andy Murray being played on? Alex de Minaur vs Andy Murray will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Alex de Minaur vs Andy Murray? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alex de Minaur vs Andy Murray
What channel is Alex de Minaur vs Andy Murray on in the UK? Alex de Minaur vs Andy Murray will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Alex de Minaur vs Andy Murray in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Alex de Minaur vs Andy Murray live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 19 Alex de Minaur has enjoyed an excellent start to 2023 but he takes a two-match losing streak into Monte-Carlo after an energy-sapping title-winning campaign at the Mexican Open last month. The 24-year-old owns an excellent 2-0 lead over Andy Murray having never faced the Brit before 2019 but both of their matches, including a bout at the Laver Cup last summer, have needed deciding sets and that has been the story of Murray’s season so far. Eight of the former world number one’s 13 matches this season have seen sets go both ways and he has won seven of those, with a four-set defeat to Roberto Bautista Agut in the third round of the Australian Open following a 5am finish in the second round in that memorable classic against Thanasi Kokkinakis. The defining factor here, though, may well be the surface. De Minaur is an excellent all-courter who spent much of his development on clay growing up in Spain whilst this will be Murray’s first match on the surface since last May. The Brit has won Masters titles on clay in Madrid and Rome but that elusive Monte-Carlo title looks out of reach, for this season at least. Back De Minaur to win outright or risk the three set option here.
