Australian Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz vs Lorenzo Sonego preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming

By Ajay Gandhar

Ajay Gandhar has been part of Khel Now since 2023 and has covered almost every Olympic sport, but Badminton, Tennis, Football, and Track and Field have his heart.

Published at :January 17, 2024 at 10:59 PM

Modified at :January 17, 2024 at 11:43 PM

(Courtesy : AP/SMI Panoramic)

Lorenzo Sonego leads head-to-head against Carlos Alcaraz.

The highly anticipated tennis match between Lorenzo Sonego and Carlos Alcaraz is set to take place on Thursday, 18th January 2024 in the Australian Open 2024. The match is scheduled to start no earlier than 8:00 AM Indian time.

The venue for this exciting encounter is the renowned Melbourne Park, located in Melbourne, Australia. Known for its world-class facilities, Melbourne Park will provide an outdoor hard court for the match. This surface is expected to offer a fair challenge to both players, testing their skills and endurance.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Lorenzo Sonego preview

Alcaraz skipped the warm-up events before the Australian Open, opting to play a few exhibition matches instead. He beat Casper Ruud but lost to Alex de Minaur in the Kooyong Classic. He then made a strong start to his campaign in Melbourne, defeating Richard Gasquet in straight sets in the first round. He overcame a tight first set, where he failed to convert nine break points, by winning the tie-break.

Lorenzo Sonego had a tough first-round match against Dan Evans, who pushed him to four sets and two tie-breaks. The Italian had to save a set point in the second set, before leveling the match. He then took control of the third set, breaking Evans twice, and held his nerve in the fourth set, winning another tie-break. He hit 18 aces and 49 winners in the match, but also made 47 unforced errors.

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Head-to-Head records

Matches: 1

Carlos Alcaraz: 0

Lorenzo Sonego: 1

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Carlos Alcaraz vs Lorenzo Sonego, Australian Open 2024, second round match in India?

Tennis fans from India can watch the live telecast of the match on Sony Sports while the live stream will be available on the Sony LIV app and website.

Prediction

Carlos Alcaraz, the World No. 2, has shown a strong performance in his first match of the season, despite some initial struggles. His impressive stats, including hitting 53 winners and winning 73% of his first-serve points, demonstrate his potential to dominate the game.

On the other hand, Lorenzo Sonego also displayed a commendable performance in his previous round, with 23 aces and winning 82% of his first-serve points. However, it’s important to note that Sonego’s last victory over Alcaraz was before the latter’s rise to the top of the men’s game.

Considering Alcaraz’s recent form and his rapid ascent in the rankings, it’s likely that he has significantly improved since their last encounter. If Alcaraz can maintain his form and effectively manage the pressure from Sonego, he stands a good chance of winning the match.

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Ajay Gandhar

Ajay Gandhar has been part of Khel Now since 2023 and has expertise across a wide range of Olympic sports. While his coverage spans the Olympic spectrum, he is passionate about Badminton, Tennis, Football, and Track and Field. Beyond his primary focus areas, Ajay is also an avid kabaddi enthusiast and closely follows the sport.