Miami Open 2022: Jannik Sinner vs Nick Kyrgios preview, head-to-head and prediction

Match Details

Fixture: (9) Jannik Sinner vs (WC) Nick Kyrgios

Date: 29 March 2022

Tournament: Miami Open

Round: Fourth round (Round of 16)

Venue: Miami, Florida, USA

Category: ATP Masters 1000

Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt

Prize money: $8,584,055

Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel & ESPN | UK - Amazon Prime Video | India - Voot

Jannik Sinner vs Nick Kyrgios preview

Jannik Sinner at the 2022 Australian Open

World No. 11 Jannik Sinner will take on Australian Open doubles champion Nick Kyrgios in the fourth round of the Miami Open on Tuesday.

Sinner has been pushed to the limit in Miami so far. After a first-round bye, he took on Emil Ruusuvuori in the second round. After splitting the first two sets, the decider went to a tie-break. The Italian saved three match points en route to a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(8) win.

Sinner staged another escape act in the third round against Pablo Carreno Busta. The Italian saved five match points, ultimately winning 5-7, 7-5, 7-5.

Nick Kyrgios has had a much more straightforward route to the last 16. Kyrgios was tested a wee bit by Adrian Mannarino in the first round, but the Aussie eked out a 7-6(3), 6-3 win. Kyrgios then hammered World No. 7 Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-0 in the second round to score his second win over a top-10 player this season.

Kyrgios was at his best against former World No. 9 Fabio Fognini, winning their third-round encounter 6-2, 6-4. He didn't face a single break point throughout the match.

Jannik Sinner vs Nick Kyrgios head-to-head

Kyrgios and Sinner were set to face off in the fourth round of the Indian Wells Masters last week, but the Italian withdrew prior to the start of the match. The walkover doesn't count as a win in Kyrgios' favor, so the head-to-head currently stands at 0-0.

Jannik Sinner vs Nick Kyrgios prediction

Based on their form in Miami so far, Kyrgios will be the favorite heading into this encounter. While Sinner has shown remarkable fortitude in crunch moments, the Aussie has played at a much higher level.

Both players serve well, though the Australian wins hands down in that department. The Italian, however, has a better backhand and all-round game.

Sinner will need to be on guard against Kyrgios' versatility. From trick shots to underarm serves, the Aussie has a a whole bag of tricks to try and disrupt his younger opponent's rhythm.

Sinner has done well when his back's been against the wall but it would be hard for him to stage another comeback if he starts slowly against Kyrgios.

Prediction: Nick Kyrgios to win in straight sets.

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