Alexander Zverev vs Radu Albot – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Alexander Zverev vs Radu Albot on and what time does it start? Alexander Zverev vs Radu Albot will take place on Friday 21st January, 2022 – not before 05:00 (UK)
Where is Alexander Zverev vs Radu Albot taking place? Alexander Zverev vs Radu Albot will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Alexander Zverev vs Radu Albot being played on? Alexander Zverev vs Radu Albot will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Alexander Zverev vs Radu Albot? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alexander Zverev vs Radu Albot
What channel is Alexander Zverev vs Radu Albot on in the UK? Alexander Zverev vs Radu Albot will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Alexander Zverev vs Radu Albot in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Alexander Zverev vs Radu Albot live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
ALEXANDER ZVEREV
World number three Alexander Zverev looked assured in a straight sets victory over John Millman on Rod Laver Arena to reach the third round without dropping a set. The 24-year-old won the 19th ATP tour title of his career late last season at the year-end ATP Finals, beating Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev en-route. Zverev has reached the semi-finals of every Grand Slam but Wimbledon and he finished runner-up to Dominic Thiem at the US Open in 2020.
RADU ALBOT
Former world number 39 Radu Albot played the player and not the occasion on Wednesday with a really impressive straight-sets win over Aussie wildcard Aleksandar Vukic. The 32-year-old is better than his current world ranking of 124th and he looks capable of re-joining the ATP tour proper in this kind of form after a tough 2021. The Moldovan has never made it past the third round stage of any Grand Slam.
THE PREDICTION
Radu Albot is a dogged competitor with a 100% positive work ethic and that kind of player used to give Alexander Zverev plenty of trouble, especially at Grand Slams. Their only previous meeting fell the German’s way in five sets in the first round of the US Open back in 2019 but we have since stopped worrying about the German’s sticking power after two exceptional seasons on tour. Albot, too, is not getting any younger and much like John Millman he should find himself competing well but ultimately out-classed. Zverev can win this in straight sets.
