In an exciting matchup at the upcoming Australian Open, Alexei Popyrin will face Alexandre Muller in the Round of 128. This match is scheduled for Monday, January 19. Both players are seeking to advance in this prestigious tournament.
Match Overview
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 128
- Date: Monday, January 19
- Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Player Rankings and Betting Odds
Popyrin is currently ranked No. 50, while Muller stands at No. 52. The odds reflect Popyrin as the favorite with a line of -250, compared to Muller’s +190. This gives Popyrin an implied probability of 71.4% to win the match.
Recent Performances
Over the last year, both players have had varying success on hard courts. Popyrin holds a 7-15 match record across 15 hard-court tournaments. His statistics show that he has won 77% of his service games and 16.3% of his return games. In 124 break point opportunities, he converted 30.
Recently, Popyrin competed in the Great Ocean Road Open, where he lost to Reilly Opelka in the Round of 32 with a score of 3-6, 6-7. On the other hand, Muller has a 9-16 record spanning 16 tournaments on hard surfaces. He has a service game win rate of 68.8% and has converted 35.6% of his break points across 132 opportunities. Muller faced Marcos Giron at the ASB Classic and lost decisively, 2-6, 2-6, in the Round of 32.
Looking Forward
This matchup between Popyrin and Muller promises to be competitive. Both athletes will aim to capitalize on their strengths and advance in the tournament. With the Australian Open being one of the most significant events in tennis, fans can expect a thrilling encounter.
