Miami Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna/Mathew Ebden vs Marcel Granollers/Horacio Zeballos preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Published at :March 28, 2024 at 9:08 PM

Modified at :March 28, 2024 at 9:08 PM

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The Indo-Aussie are 1-3 behind on the head-to-head records against this pair.

In a high profiled game, top seeded men’s doubles pair, Rohan Bopanna and Mathew Ebden are going to face the fourth seeded Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos in the semi-final match of the Miami Open 2024.

After a disappointing end to their Indian Wells Masters campaign, Bopanna and Ebden have made a strong comeback in the ongoing Miami Open. They first defeated Andrea Vavassori and Simone Boleii (4-6, 7-6 (4), 10-4) in the Round of 32, followed by a win against JanZielinski and Hugo Nys (7-5, 7-6(3)) in the Round of 16.

Before entering the semi-final round, they defeated the team of Sem Verbeek and John Patrick Smith (3-6, 7-6, 10-7) in the quarter-final.

On the other hand, Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos have maintained their form in the ongoing tournament. They started their campaign in Miami Open 2024 by defeating the team of Fabien Reboul and Sadio Dioumbia (3-6, 6-3, 10-5) in the Round of 32, which was followed by a dominating performance in the Round of 16, where they defeated the team of Mate Pavic and Marcelo Arevalo (7-5, 6-3).

In the quarter-final round, they faced Lloyd Glasspool and Jean-Juilen Rojer. The match entered into a tough battle, which at last ended with Granollers and Zeballos out classing their opponent and winning it by 7-6, 3-6, 12-10 sets.

Rohan Bopanna/Matt Ebden vs Marcel Granollers/Horacio Zeballos match details

Date: March 28
Time: 10:30 PM IST on Friday (Tentative)
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Rohan Bopanna/Mathew Ebden vs Marcel Granollers/Horacio Zeballos preview

Although Bopanna and Ebden had a brilliant start in 2024 as they ended up as runner-up at the Australian Open, they have suffered some early exits in tournaments after the feat.

In the Dubai Tennis Championships, the duo could only make it to the quarter-final where they got defeated by Adam Pavlasek and Ariel Behar. Even in the other hard court tournament before the Miami Open, the Indian Wells Masters, the duo lost their very first match.

Granollers and Zeballos also had an excellent start to the year as they secured the runner-up title at the ASB Classic. Unfortunately, they had to face an exit in the third round of the Australian Open, but they made a comeback at the Argentina Open and again secured the runner-up title.

Before entering into the Indian Wells Masters, they faced a setback at the Rio Open where they lost their first match to Andrea Vavassori and Simone Bolelli. With a strong and determined performance, they again secured the runner-up title in the Indian Wells Masters, taking their tally to third runner-up finish in 2024.

Head-to-Head Records

Matches – 4

Rohan Bopanna/Mathew Ebden – 1

Marcel Granollers/Horacio Zeballos – 3

Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos will have the upper hand in the match as they have already won three matches while facing the top seeded duo and have lost only one match. Their last encounter was in the semi-final of the ATP World Tour Finals, where Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos defeated their counterpart in straight sets.

Where and how to watch live streaming of Rohan Bopanna/Mathew Ebden vs Marcel Granollers/Horacio Zeballo, Miami Open 2024 semi-final match in India?

Fans in India can watch the live telecast of the men’s doubles semi-final match on Sony Sports Ten 5 channel. The live streaming of the clash will also be available on the SonyLiv platform, app and website.

Tennis enthusiasts can also opt for the premium streaming service, Tennis TV. This service offers live matches, as well as highlights and replays.

Prediction

In 2024, Bopanna and Ebden have played a total of 12 men’s doubles matche, in which they managed to win nine and lost three. One of the losses also came in the final of the Australian Open.

Comparatively, Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos have better stats in 2024. They have played 20 matches and have won 15 of them, while in five they had to face defeat. Even their performance at Indian Wells Masters, also a hard court tournament, was much better than their opponent in the next match.

When we talk about the prediction of the upcoming match between the heavyweights of the game, irrespective of the stats, Rohan Bopanna and Mathew Ebden will definitely enter the match as favourites.

Result: Rohan Bopanna-Mathew Ebden to win the match in three sets.

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