Japan Open 2023: Alexei Popyrin vs.Shintaro Mochizuki Live Stream, Match Timings, Prediction and Preview

Shintaro Mochizuki is all set to face Alexei Popyrin in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open.

Japan Open 2023: Alexei Popyrin vs.Shintaro Mochizuki Live Stream, Match Timings, Prediction and Preview

Alexei Popyrin and Shintaro Mochizuki ( ATP Tour, Sportstar-The Hindu)

Australian Alexei Popyrin will face Shintaro Mochizuki in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open, 2023. Shintaro Mochizuki recently stunned American Taylor Fritz in the previous round, defeating him in a 3-set thriller.

Alexei Popyrin vs.Shintaro Mochizuki Match Details:

  • Tournament: ATP Japan Open 2023
  • Match: Alexei Popyrin vs.Shintaro Mochizuki
  •  Date: 20th October, 2023
  • Time: 3:50 PM (IST)
  • Venue: Ariake Coliseum, Ariake Tennis Forest Park, Tokyo, Japan
  • Round: Quarter-finals
  • Surface: Hard Court
  • Prize Money: $29,455
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Alexei Popyrin vs.Shintaro Mochizuki Match Preview:

Shintaro Mochizuki had an incredible round of 16 clash against the top seed in the tournament, Taylor Fritz. Shintaro staged an epic comeback to win the clash in a close 3-set match, shattering all hopes for the American to defend his title at Tokyo. This is the biggest win of Shintaro’s career to date. After an intense tiebreak in the deciding set, Shintaro will now play in his maiden quarter-final of an ATP event.

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Alexei Popyrin
Alexei Popyrin ( Credits: Tennis Majors)

Alexei Popyrin too had a challenging match against Cristian Garin. After winning the opening set, Garin pushed the Australian to a tiebreak in the second one, where he emerged victorious, forcing a third and final set. Following the second set. Popyrin got a hold of himself and comfortably won the final set 6-2 to proceed to the quarter-finals of the Japan Open.

Alexei Popyrin vs.Shintaro Mochizuki Match Prediction:

Both the players have registered landmark wins in their previous rounds. While Popyrin will enter the top 40 rankings for the first time in his career after the tournament ends, Shintaro Mochizuki defeated the defending champion, Taylor Fritz, who was also the top-seeded player and the favourite to win the Japan Open. The 2 will be highly motivated and it will be an exciting clash to see who will secure a seat in the semi-finals in Tokyo. Shintaro Mochizuki will have the upper hand as he is in top form, having recently defeated the defending champion and will look to prove himself as someone who is there for the long run.

Shintaro Mochizuki
Shintaro Mochizuki ( Credits: ATP Tour)

Match Predictions: Shintaro Mochizuki to win in 3 sets.

Alexei Popyrin vs.Shintaro Mochizuki Live Stream:

  • USA – Tennis Channel
  • UK – Amazon Prime
  • Canada – TSN
  • Australia – beIN Sports
  • Belgium – BeTV
  • China – MIGU
  • Germany – Sky Deutschland
  • Indonesia – beIN Sports

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