THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Andrey Rublev vs Liam Broady on and what time does it start? Andrey Rublev vs Liam Broady will take place on Thursday 4th January, 2024 – not before 10:30 (UK)
Where is Andrey Rublev vs Liam Broady taking place? Andrey Rublev vs Liam Broady will take place at the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium in Hong Kong, China
What surface is Andrey Rublev vs Liam Broady being played on? Andrey Rublev vs Liam Broady will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Andrey Rublev vs Liam Broady? Click here for the latest ticket information for Andrey Rublev vs Liam Broady
What channel is Andrey Rublev vs Liam Broady on in the UK? Andrey Rublev vs Liam Broady will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Andrey Rublev vs Liam Broady in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Andrey Rublev vs Liam Broady live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number five Andrey Rublev received a bye to the round of 16 at the Hong Kong Open as the top seed this week and he will be desperate to hit the ground running after a disappointing end to 2023. The 26-year-old lost all three of his ATP Finals matches in straight sets to further display the gulf in ability between his excellent game and the very elite players on tour but he reached the semi-finals of the Paris Masters before that, taking a set from eventual champion Novak Djokovic before losing their closest battle yet. World number 108 Liam Broady set a career-high of 93rd last September after enjoying a strong season on the Challenger circuit. The 29-year-old conceded just four games to Pedro Cachin on Tuesday to maintain a spotless run from qualifying but Rublev should have too much firepower to falter here. Three sets are a reasonable possibility in the Russian’s first match of the new season but it would be a surprise to see him struggle too much. Take Rublev to win in straight sets.
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