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Tennis | ATP Adelaide 2023 | Murray and Korda continue rivalry in new season showdown

Tony Fairbairn
Tennis

By Tony Fairbairn

  • Andy Murray v Sebastian Korda
  • H2H: Korda leads 1-0
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – Having met last season, Andy Murray and Sebastian Korda continue their rivalry in Adelaide as they collide in the season opener.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Andy Murray v Sebastian Korda H2H: Korda leads 1-0
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Andy Murray and Sebastian Korda will battle once again in Adelaide as Murray looks to start his season on a positive note.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2022)

H2H: Andy Murray (WR 49) Sebastian Korda (WR 33)
Tournament Previous Best R2 (2006) N/A
1st Serve % 59.8 62.9
Service Games Won % 79.5 79.9
Break Points Saved % 58.4 62.4
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 54.6 50.2
Break Points Converted % 39.4 41.7

Korda is the more efficient player on big points heading into this match but Murray will take confidence from his consistently good returns on second serve.

 

Playing styles and prediction

Korda’s mix of flawless athleticism and power makes the American so tough to play against as Murray knows all too well. The American had a stunning end to the 2022 season with back-to-back finals in Gijon and Antwerp and he will look to use the momentum to move into the world’s top 20 this season.

Murray will need to improve his base level of play in this match to stand a chance with the Brit’s serve being vital to dictating the play in this match. Korda will look to improve his defensive shots as he looks to restrict Murray’s attacking options. It will be a tough match for Murray to start the season and one he could benefit from heading into the Australian Open.

Prediction: Korda in three sets.

 

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