Miami Open 2024: Alexander Zverev vs Felix Auger Aliassime preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Published at :March 24, 2024 at 12:58 AM

Modified at :March 24, 2024 at 12:58 AM

(Courtesy : India Today/CNN)

This will be the eighth meeting between both players.

The Miami Open 2024 is already underway, following the success of Indian Wells Open 2024, which showcased competitive tennis action, memorable performances, and shocking upsets. The action now shifts to Miami, with a hardcourt tennis tournament taking place from March 19 to March 31 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

World No. 5, Alexander Zverev, is set to face Felix Auger-Aliassime in the second round of the Miami Open 2024. The fourth-seeded Zverev had a strong run at the Indian Wells Open 2024 before falling to Alcaraz 6-3, 6-1 in the semifinals. The 26-year-old German had a promising start to the year, reaching the semifinals at the Australian Open and Los Cabos, and the quarterfinals at the Indian Wells Open 2024. Earlier this year, he experienced a first-round exit against his compatriot Daniel Altmaier at Acapulco.

Felix Auger-Aliassime, World No. 32, has advanced to the second round of the Miami Open 2024, defeating Adam Walton 7-5, 6-4. His best finish of the year was at the Montpellier Open, where he reached the semifinals, a 250 series event on the ATP tour.

The Canadian reached the third round of the Australian Open 2024 and the Indian Wells Open. However, Auger-Aliassime holds a dismal record against top-tier opposition, having won only one of eight matches against top-10 players since 2023.

Alexander Zverev vs Felix Auger-Aliassime preview

Alexander Zverev had a solid run at the Indian Wells Open 2024 before falling to Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals, with scores of 6-3, 6-1. In their last match, he hit 25 winners to score 38 points, compared to Alcaraz’s 27 winners and 64 match points, ultimately ending in a loss. Zverev scored three aces and committed two double faults, while Alcaraz had only one ace in the match.

The German faced disappointment against the Spaniard, with a win-loss ratio of 51% on first serves and 50% on second serves, compared to Alcaraz’s 87% and 75% win-loss ratio on first and second serves, respectively.

Felix Auger-Aliassime had a strong start at the Miami Open 2024, defeating Adam Walton in the first round. The Canadian fired 35 winners to accumulate 74 points, against Walton’s 33 winners and 59 points. Felix excelled in his serves, converting an impressive 11 aces and committing only 4 double faults. He won 81% of first serves and 62% on second serves, compared to Walton’s 63% and 59% on first and second serves, respectively, converting 50% of the breakpoints (2/4).

Head-to-head record

Matches – 7

Alexander Zverev – 5

Felix Auger-Aliassime – 2

The upcoming Miami Open 2024 2 second round clash will be the eighth encounter between Alexander Zverev and Felix Auger-Aliassime. Zverev dominates the head-to-head record with five wins against Felix’s two. In the last encounter, Zverev got the better of the Canadian, defeating 6-3, 7-5 in the quarterfinals at the Madrid Open 2022.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Alexander Zverev vs Felix Auger-Aliassime, Miami Open 2024 second round match in India?

Fans in India can live stream the Alexander Zverev vs Felix Auger-Aliassime second round match in Miami Open 2024 on the SonyLiv platform. Unfortunately, there won’t be a live telecast. Fans can also tune into Tennis TV to catch the live action of the match. Tennis TV is a paid platform.

Prediction

Alexander Zverev, ranked fifth in the world, excels on hard courts, holding a significant advantage over Felix Auger-Aliassime. This year, Zverev has won 14 matches and lost only 5 on hard courts, while Felix has a 4-4 record. Both players recently lost to Carlos Alcaraz at the Indian Wells Open.

Despite a disappointing first-round exit at the Apaculpo tournament, Zverev has an impressive overall record of 14-5 in 2024. With his height and powerful shots, he presents a formidable challenge to Felix in the second round of the Miami Open. Felix Auger-Aliassime made a strong comeback in the first round of the Miami Open, saving three set points against a tough opponent.

Despite struggling against top opponents (1-7 against the top 10), Felix Auger-Aliassime, 23, staged an impressive comeback in the first round of the Miami Open 2024. He saved three set points to win the first set 7-5 and ultimately the match 7-5, 6-4.

However, Auger-Aliassime faces a daunting challenge against Alexander Zverev, a top-ranked tennis star. Given Auger-Aliassime’s 8-7 win-loss record this year and Zverev’s strong recent form, the Canadian is considered a significant underdog. Their history and Zverev’s current dominance suggest that Zverev is heavily favored to prevail.

Result: Alexander Zverev to win in straight sets

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