{"id":63116,"date":"2024-01-18T06:00:12","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T11:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=63116"},"modified":"2024-01-18T03:43:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T08:43:24","slug":"australian-open-day-6-mens-predictions-sinner-baez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2024\/01\/18\/australian-open-day-6-mens-predictions-sinner-baez\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Open Day 6 Men’s Predictions Including Jannik Sinner vs Sebastian Baez"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Australian Open third round of men’s singles begins on Day 6. Eight matches are on the slate as players look to move into the Round of 16. Which players have the advantage on Day 6? As always, our writers here at LWOT share their thoughts. We split the day\u2019s matches between this and one other article featuring Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry<\/a>. Predicting these matches are Jack Edward, Damian Kust, and Andreas Pelekis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Australian Open Day 6 Men’s Predictions<\/h2>\n

Andrey Rublev vs Sebastian Korda<\/h4>\n

Head-to-Head:<\/strong> Rublev 2-0 Korda<\/p>\n

Jack:<\/strong>
\nAssuming Korda has settled into the conditions here in Melbourne, this should be a tough match. I still fancy the determination of Rublev to pull him through here though\u2014even though they haven\u2019t all been easy, he\u2019s 17-1 since the start of 2023 against lower ranked players in Grand Slam matches.
\nPrediction: Rublev in 4<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Damian:<\/strong>
\nIt was nice for Korda that he managed to clean up his act after a shaky performance against Vit Kopriva in round one. The question is whether he can keep delivering and his level has been fluctuating so much of late. That makes Rublev the likely favorite given the Russian is all about that stupidly high base level he brings in all the time.
\nPrediction: Rublev in 4<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Andreas:<\/strong>
\nRublev did well to avoid a long match against Christopher Eubanks last round, especially after a fifth-set tiebreak victory over Seyboth Wild in the first round. Korda is a dangerous matchup for the Russian, and in round two, he hit nearly 50 winners in just a two-hour match. Rublev wins this in a close match, with Korda dictating play early in the match and faltering towards the end.
\nPrediction: Rublev in 4<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Taylor Fritz vs Fabian Marozsan<\/h4>\n

Head-to-Head:<\/strong> first meeting<\/p>\n

Jack:<\/strong>
\nMarozsan has looked composed in bulldozing the ball passed his first two opponents. There\u2019s a measuredness coupled with the size of his game that should ring alarm bells for Taylor Fritz. The American\u2019s results haven\u2019t been great at the Slams\u2014any lack of confidence and Marozsan could pounce.
\nPrediction: Marozsan in 4<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Damian:<\/strong>
\nFritz seems to have recovered from his issues of the opening round as he crushed Hugo Gaston on Wednesday. He\u2019s still not the strongest of favorites in general and Marozsan can be a deadly opponent on his day. The Hungarian will rush Fritz\u2019s groundstrokes and test if the athleticism holds up with all the reactive shots he\u2019ll likely have to come up with.
\nPrediction: Marozsan in 5<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Andreas:<\/strong>
\nMarozsan claimed his second win over a Grand Slam champion, against 2014 US Open winner Marin Cilic in round one. He then followed that up with a win over 24th seed Cerundolo and has a consistent game that could trouble Fritz. Fritz only lost four games against Hugo Gaston in the second round. As long as the American serves well, he should be able to push Marozsan back and claim the win.
\nPrediction: Fritz in 4<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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