Benjamin Bonzi will face Alex De Minaur in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday.
De Minaur had a fairly easy outing in the second round and will look to keep things simple in order to continue his run at the Australian Open. But he will have to be cautious as he faces a resilient Bonzi, who will pose a stern test for the 23-year-old.
Bonzi played one of the best matches of his career last time out, beating Pablo Carreno Busta in a thriller. He will look to play with the same grit and determination to keep his Grand Slam journey alive.
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De Minaur vs Bonzi Australian Open Match Details
Fixture: De Minaur vs Bonzi
Date & Time: Friday, January 20, 10:30 p.m. EDT
Venue: Rod Laver Arena (Melbourne), Australia
De Minaur vs Bonzi Key Stats
De Minaur started his professional journey in 2015 and has played close to 170 matches, with a win-loss record of 159- 109. After initial struggles, De Minaur's career has picked up pace, with 2022 being one of his best seasons. The Aussie racked up 47 wins and a singles title to his name last year.
Currently ranked 24th in the ATP rankings, he has a total of 6 titles and looks focused on adding more.
Bonzi has done fairly well in his career too, and has a 32-38 W-L record. He certainly enjoyed playing last season, with over 20 wins to his name, making it into the top 50 of the ATP rankings in the process.
Having started the current season on a high note, he will be motivated to win his first singles title in 2023.
De Minaur vs Bonzi Australian Open Betting Prediction
The tournament has been filled with ups and downs, surprises and shocks, and this matchup will certainly add to the unpredictability. The two players have played each other before, and De Minaur leads Bonzi 2-1 in their head-to-head record.
De Minaur seems in a better position right now, being familiar with the conditions here and having beaten Bonzi twice before. Given the quality both players possess, this is likely to be a cagey affair, but De Minaur has a slight edge as the local boy.
Prediction: De Minaur, -5.5(-122)
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