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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Holger Rune vs James Duckworth on and what time does it start? Holger Rune vs James Duckworth will take place on Friday 5th January, 2024 – not before 04:30 (UK)
Where is Holger Rune vs James Duckworth taking place? Holger Rune vs James Duckworth will take place at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia
What surface is Holger Rune vs James Duckworth being played on? Holger Rune vs James Duckworth will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Holger Rune vs James Duckworth? Click here for the latest ticket information for Holger Rune vs James Duckworth
What channel is Holger Rune vs James Duckworth on in the UK? Holger Rune vs James Duckworth will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Holger Rune vs James Duckworth in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Holger Rune vs James Duckworth live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number eight Holger Rune has laboured to two encouraging victories so far at the Brisbane International, ousting a home hopeful in Max Purcell before in-form up-and-comer Alexander Shevchenko. The 20-year-old may take some time gelling with his new supergroup of Grand Slam kingmaking coaches in Boris Becker and Severin Luthi but he should come good sooner rather than later and he will be absolutely desperate to reach the final here for a chance to meet Rafa Nadal for the first time on court. World number 116 James Duckworth came back from a set down to beat Yannick Hanfmann on Wednesday, building on an excellent week in Brisbane.. The Aussie underdog will be backed to the hilt in this clash with perennial pantomime villain Rune but the Dane should simply be too good to lose this first encounter. Three sets seem about as likely as two, so back Rune to win outright.
TIP: HOLGER RUNE TO WIN