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THE FACTS
When is Mikael Ymer vs Yoshihito Nishioka on and what time does it start? Mikael Ymer vs Yoshihito Nishioka will take place on Monday 16th January, 2023 – not before 01:15 (UK)
Where is Mikael Ymer vs Yoshihito Nishioka taking place? Mikael Ymer vs Yoshihito Nishioka will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Mikael Ymer vs Yoshihito Nishioka being played on? Mikael Ymer vs Yoshihito Nishioka will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Mikael Ymer vs Yoshihito Nishioka? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Mikael Ymer vs Yoshihito Nishioka
What channel is Mikael Ymer vs Yoshihito Nishioka on in the UK? Mikael Ymer vs Yoshihito Nishioka will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Mikael Ymer vs Yoshihito Nishioka in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Mikael Ymer vs Yoshihito Nishioka live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
27-year-old Yoshihito Nishioka will start a Grand Slam as a seeded player for the first time in his career after suddenly finding the form of his life late last season. The Japanese number one has always drawn that ‘tricky’ label as a diminutive left-hander with a game designed to maximise his pace but it all came together at the Citi Open in August where he eventually finished runner-up to Nick Kyrgios after victories over five top 40 players, including top seed Andrey Rublev. Nishioka claimed the second ATP title of his career at the Korea Open in October, beating Casper Ruud and Denis Shapovalov that week, and he stunned Holger Rune in the first round of Adelaide 1 last week en-route to a semi-final exit there. World number 77 Mikael Ymer made the quarter-finals of Adelaide 2 this week with two great wins before a soft exit to eventual champion Soonwoo Kwon. The Swede has the potential to get up close to the top 30 himself one day but this first meeting looks like going Nishioka’s way over five sets in his current mood. Back Nishioka to earn at least two sets here as the likelier of two very capable victors.