Carlos Alcaraz vs Diego Schwartzman – Final – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Rio Open
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THE FACTS
When is Carlos Alcaraz vs Diego Schwartzman on and what time does it start? Carlos Alcaraz vs Diego Schwartzman will take place on Sunday 20th February, 2022 – not before 20:30 (UK)
Where is Carlos Alcaraz vs Diego Schwartzman taking place? Carlos Alcaraz vs Diego Schwartzman will take place at the Jockey Club Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
What surface is Carlos Alcaraz vs Diego Schwartzman being played on? Carlos Alcaraz vs Diego Schwartzman will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Carlos Alcaraz vs Diego Schwartzman? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Carlos Alcaraz vs Diego Schwartzman
What channel is Carlos Alcaraz vs Diego Schwartzman on in the UK? Carlos Alcaraz vs Diego Schwartzman will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Carlos Alcaraz vs Diego Schwartzman in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Carlos Alcaraz vs Diego Schwartzman live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream Carlos Alcaraz vs Diego Schwartzman live
THE PREDICTION
Carlos Alcaraz and Diego Schwartzman will likely be feeling it in Sunday’s Rio Open final after both played their quarter-final and semi-final matches on Saturday due to poor weather delaying the tournament practically all week long. World number 29 Alcaraz will set a new career-high ATP world ranking of at least 24th after two blistering performances against top seed Matteo Berrettini, whom he beat in three sets, and Fabio Fognini. The Spaniard broke world number six Berrettini’s world class serve on four occasions as he continues to improve and improve at an alarming rate. World number 14 Schwartzman has enjoyed the more comfortable draw this week, with a comeback victory against Pablo Andujar backed up by a straight-sets result against Francisco Cerundolo on Saturday.
This should be an electrifying match full of running and high quality in a first meeting between the two. Schwartzman has been in excellent form for the last few months but recent defeats in the Cordoba Open semi-finals and last week’s Buenos Aires final by Alejandro Tabilo and Casper Ruud suggests Alcaraz’ sheer will can break the Argentine here. The Spaniard deserves all the hyperbole around him as a genuine future multiple Grand Slam champion and he can win his second career ATP title here.
