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January 16 2022, 13:16 · Adam Evans

Holger Rune vs Soonwoo Kwon – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Australian Open

Holger Rune vs Soonwoo Kwon – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Australian Open

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THE FACTS

When is Holger Rune vs Soonwoo Kwon on and what time does it start? Holger Rune vs Soonwoo Kwon will take place on Monday 17th January, 2022 – not before 00:00 (UK)

Where is Holger Rune vs Soonwoo Kwon taking place? Holger Rune vs Soonwoo Kwon will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia

What surface is Holger Rune vs Soonwoo Kwon being played on? Holger Rune vs Soonwoo Kwon will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Holger Rune vs Soonwoo Kwon? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Holger Rune vs Soonwoo Kwon

What channel is Holger Rune vs Soonwoo Kwon on in the UK? Holger Rune vs Soonwoo Kwon will be televised live on Eurosport

Where can I stream Holger Rune vs Soonwoo Kwon in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Holger Rune vs Soonwoo Kwon live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go

THE PREDICTION

18-year-old Holger Rune burst onto the world stage by taking a set off Novak Djokovic in their first round encounter at the US Open last year but the Dane is a future star already making waves on his favoured clay. The teenager will break the top 100 on Monday as he takes to court to face Soonwoo Kwon, with the Korean edging ever closer to breaking the top 50 himself. 24-year-old Kwon suddenly found some form from the wilderness last season with a run to the Eastbourne International semi-finals as a lucky loser that seemed to galvanise his fighting spirit. That took him to a first ATP title at the Astana Open late last year and a win over Lloyd Harris on Tuesday in Adelaide is excellent form coming into the first round. Kwon beat Rune in their only previous meeting at the Marbella Open last season in three and it could be another deciding set required to separate them here. Take this match to see at least four sets but if that option is unavailable take Kwon to edge through here.