Borna Coric vs Alexander Zverev Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Borna Coric vs Alexander Zverev on and what time does it start? Borna Coric vs Alexander Zverev will take place on Friday 26th April, 2024 – not before 19:00 (UK)
Where is Borna Coric vs Alexander Zverev taking place? Borna Coric vs Alexander Zverev will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Borna Coric vs Alexander Zverev being played on? Borna Coric vs Alexander Zverev will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Borna Coric vs Alexander Zverev? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Borna Coric vs Alexander Zverev
What channel is Borna Coric vs Alexander Zverev on in the UK? Borna Coric vs Alexander Zverev will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Borna Coric vs Alexander Zverev in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Borna Coric vs Alexander Zverev live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number five Alexander Zverev should be considered a dark horse for the Madrid Open title this fortnight, with two of his five career Masters titles coming here in 2018 and 2021. The 27-year-old will be especially targeting form on the clay swing this season as perhaps his best chance at winning a Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros, having come close to beating Rafael Nadal there in 2022 before a season-ending injury, as well as the surface on which he will defend his Olympic Gold Medal in Paris later this summer.
This could be a very difficult start for the German against former number 12 Borna Coric, who reached the semi-finals here last season before defeat to eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz, but the Croat will have to significantly improve after edging past qualifier Benjamin Hassan. The pair share a storied 3-3 head-to-head record but Zverev has won each of their last two encounters, with Coric’s last victory coming en-route to his Halle Open title in 2018. Back Zverev to win outright, with four of their six matches seeing sets go both ways.
TIP: ALEXANDER ZVEREV TO WIN
