Madrid Open 2024: Jannik Sinner vs Pavel Kotov preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

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 :April 29, 2024 at 11:13 AM

Modified at :April 29, 2024 at 11:13 AM

Madrid Open 2024: Jannik Sinner vs Pavel Kotov preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

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This is the first Meeting between both players.

Madrid Open 2024 is set to witness a tantalizing third-round clash as top seed Jannik Sinner takes on the in-form Pavel Kotov. Sinner, making his debut as the top seed at an ATP Masters 1000 event, has looked razor-sharp, dismantling Lorenzo Sonego 6-0, 6-3 in the second round.

However, Kotov has been no pushover in Madrid, upstaging Albert Ramos and Jordan Thompson in grueling battles. The World No. 72 will be buoyed by his recent form and will fancy his chances of causing an upset against the top seed.

Jannik Sinner vs Pavel Kotov match details

Date: April 29, 2024

Time: 11:30 PM (IST) Tentative

Venue: Manzanares Park Tennis Center, Madrid

Jannik Sinner vs Pavel Kotov Preview

Jannik Sinner has been on a tear in 2024, racking up 26 wins from 28 matches. His highlights include title victories at the Australian Open, Rotterdam Open, and Miami Open. He also made the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open, narrowly losing to Carlos Alcaraz. After a semifinal showing in Monte-Carlo, Sinner started strongly in Madrid by dismantling Lorenzo Sonego 6-0, 6-3.

Pavel Kotov has had a promising season with nine wins from 17 matches. He reached the semifinals in Morocco and the quarterfinals in Hong Kong. Despite an early Australian Open exit, Kotov has shown resilience. In Madrid, he beat Albert Ramos and then outlasted Jordan Thompson 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 in a grueling 3-hour, 15-minute battle.

Head-to-Head

Matches – 0

Jannik Sinner – 0

Pavel Kotov – 0

This is the first meeting between both players. Jannik Sinner will be playing his 6th match on the clay this year while Pavel Kotov will be playing his 8th match on the clay in 2024.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Jannik Sinner vs Pavel Kotov, Madrid Open 2024, Round of 32 match in India?

The Round of 32 match between Jannik Sinner and Pavel Kotov at the Madrid Open 2024 will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. Tennis fans can catch the live telecast of the game on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD/HD channels. The network’s streaming service, SonyLiv, will make the match available on their app and website.

Prediction

Sinner enters as the overwhelming favourite, having compiled a stellar 26-2 record in 2024, highlighted by titles at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, and Miami. His recent semifinal runs in Indian Wells and Monte-Carlo have been solid as well. Statistically, Sinner’s game has been firing on all cylinders, winning nearly 77% of matches in straight sets over the last 10 matches.

While Kotov has shown promise with nine wins and a Morocco semi-final, his 9-17 record pales in comparison. That said, his gritty three-set win over Thompson shows his fighting spirit. Historically though, Sinner has an 86.7% win rate over 365 days compared to Kotov’s 57.4%. Unless Kotov can drastically raise his level, the Italian juggernaut Sinner should cruise to a straight-sets victory and keep his incredible season rolling.

Result: Jannik Sinner to win in straight sets.

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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.