Miami Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna/Matt Ebden vs Andrea Vavassori/Simone Bolelli preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Published at :March 21, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Modified at :March 21, 2024 at 7:08 PM

(Courtesy : Hindustan Times)

This will be the second meeting between the pairs.

Rohan Bopanna and Matt Ebden will face the Italian duo of Andrea Vavassori and Simone Bolelli at the Miami Open 2024, their second meeting post-Australian Open. Earlier this year, the Indo-Australian pair triumphed over Vavassori and Bolelli in the 2024 Australian Open finals, securing a straight-sets victory with scores of 7-6 (0) and 7-5. This win also propelled Bopanna to the No. 1 ranking.

However, the pair’s journey at the BNP Paribas Open was cut short when they were ousted by Belgians Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen. The Belgian team clinched the win in a tightly-contested first round match with a scoreline of 6-7 (1), 6-4, 8-10. As the defending champions at Indian Wells, Bopanna and Ebden now have a chance to redeem themselves following their early exit.

Andrea Vavassori and Simone Bolelli claimed the ATP 250 doubles title in Buenos Aires, marking their first win of the season. They continued their strong performance with semifinal appearances at both Rio de Janeiro and Indian Wells.

Rohan Bopanna/Matt Ebden vs Andrea Vavassori/Simone Bolelli – Preview

Rohan Bopanna and Matt Ebden are eager to rebound after their unexpected defeat in the first round of the 2024 BNP Paribas Open. If they overcome Andrea Vavassori and Simone Bolelli, they may face a rematch with Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen.

The road to the final is fraught with formidable teams that could oust the Indo-Australian pair prematurely. They could encounter the eighth-seeded duo of Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic in the quarterfinals, and potentially, a semifinal clash with the fourth-seeded team of Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos.

Should Bopanna and Ebden triumph in Miami this year, it would mark the first time an Indian has been part of the champion team since Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek’s victory in 2011.

Head-to-head records

Matches – 1

Rohan Bopanna/Matt Ebden – 1

Andrea Vavassori/Simone Bolelli – 0

In their only career meeting, Rohan Bopanna and Matt Ebden emerged victorious over Andrea Vavassori and Simone Bolelli. The encounter took place at the 2024 Australian Open Final, where Bopanna and Ebden secured their first Grand Slam title as a team. They clinched the match at Melbourne Park, winning in straight sets with a decisive first set tiebreak.

Where and how to watch the live streaming and TV broadcast of the first-round match between Rohan Bopanna/Matt Ebden and Andrea Vavassori/Simone Bolelli at the Miami Open 2024 in India?

Tennis enthusiasts in India can tune into the Sony Pictures Network for live coverage of the Miami Open, including the anticipated doubles match featuring Rohan Bopanna and Matt Ebden against Andrea Vavassori and Simone Bolelli. Streaming options are also available with SonyLiv and Tennis TV.

Tennis TV offers more than live matches; viewers can also enjoy replays and highlights on demand.

The doubles match between Bopanna/Ebden Vs Vavassori/Bolelli is scheduled for Friday, 22nd March.

Prediction

Both teams have secured three victories in their last five matches. Bopanna and Ebden achieved two of their three wins in straight sets, while one match extended to the full length. The Italian pair, Vavassori and Bolelli, have been involved in two three-set matches and sealed two victories in straight sets.

In their recent five matches, the Indo-Australian duo has reached one final and one quarterfinal. The Italians have had deeper tournament runs, reaching the semifinals twice and the quarterfinals once.

This season on hard courts, Bopanna and Ebden boast nine wins and three losses. Vavassori and Bolelli have a win-loss record of 7-2 on the same surface.

Predicting the outcome of their upcoming encounter is challenging, as both teams are comparably skilled. The ability of Bopanna and Ebden to recover from their recent setback in California and the loss of the No. 1 ranking will be crucial to their performance.

With their strong showing at Indian Wells, Vavassori and Bolelli will approach the Miami tournament with confidence.

Result: Vavassori and Bolelli to win in three sets.

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