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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Jiri Lehecka vs Alexei Popyrin on and what time does it start? Jiri Lehecka vs Alexei Popyrin will take place on Sunday 24th March, 2024 – not before 16:20 (UK)
Where is Jiri Lehecka vs Alexei Popyrin taking place? Jiri Lehecka vs Alexei Popyrin will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
What surface is Jiri Lehecka vs Alexei Popyrin being played on? Jiri Lehecka vs Alexei Popyrin will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Jiri Lehecka vs Alexei Popyrin? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Jiri Lehecka vs Alexei Popyrin
What channel is Jiri Lehecka vs Alexei Popyrin on in the UK? Jiri Lehecka vs Alexei Popyrin will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Jiri Lehecka vs Alexei Popyrin in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Jiri Lehecka vs Alexei Popyrin live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 27 Jiri Lehecka enjoyed a brilliant run to the quarter-finals of Indian Wells last week, stunning Andrey Rublev and Stefanos Tsitsipas in back-to-back matches before meeting Jannik Sinner’s imperious win streak. The 22-year-old beat fellow up-and-comer Jack Draper to the Adelaide International title in January to suggest this would be his best year yet on tour but a run to the quarter-finals at the Australian Open last season remains his biggest achievement yet.
World number 45 Alexei Popyrin grabbed an eye-catching opener over in-form Facundo Diaz Acosta on Thursday and he should be backing himself to cause a mini upset here in conditions that suit his powerful game to a tee. The Aussie won his second ATP title at the Umag Open last summer to put a woeful 2022 behind him but inconsistency is still a concern for a player who has the potential, like Lehecka, to be a mainstay inside the top 30. Back Lehecka to win outright based on last week’s efforts but leave this tight one out of an accumulator.
TIP: JIRI LEHECKA TO WIN