Australian Open 2018 - Simona Halep vs Caroline Wozniacki Preview

Quick Facts

Where is Simona Halep vs Caroline Wozniacki taking place? Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

When is Simona Halep vs Caroline Wozniacki on and what time does it start? Saturday 27th January, 2018 - 08:30 (UK)

What channel is Simona Halep vs Caroline Wozniacki on? Eurosport (UK) & Channel 7 (Australia)

Where can I stream Simona Halep vs Caroline Wozniacki? The match can be streamed on both Eurosport Player and Sky Go (providing you have a Eurosport pass)

Where can I get tickets for Simona Halep vs Caroline Wozniacki?
https://resale.ticketmaster.com.au/australian-open-tickets-melbourne-vic-27-1-2018/tickets/2066402

The Lowdown

SIMONA HALEP

• Halep reached her third Grand Slam final after coming through an epic semi-final with tournament favourite Angelique Kerber, claiming a 6-3, 4-6. 9-7 victory over her German opponent.
• A major title has eluded Halep so far in her career and she will have to get past an opponent who has had the better of their head-to-head meetings in the past.

CAROLINE WOZNIACKI

• Wozniacki is also seeking a maiden Grand Slam title and, like Halep, will be hoping it is third time lucky on Saturday having previously lost twice in a US Open final.
• As if she needed any more motivation, the Dane would claim Halep's world number one status if she was to lift the trophy which would represent a remarkable return to the top after her injury setbacks.

The Statistics

The Prediction

The world number one and two will contest the Australian Open final on Saturday and there are many similarities between the two players. Both Halep and Wozniacki have saved match points on their route to the final and are both seeking their first Grand Slam title at the third attempt. Neither have reached the final in Melbourne before so there is plenty riding on this, not to mention the world number one ranking.

Wozniacki has won her last three meetings with Halep including a convincing 6-0, 6-2 victory at the season-ending WTA Championships in 2017, but Halep has arguably been the more impressive these past two weeks and for that reason is tipped to clinch her maiden Grand Slam title in three close sets.