Barbora Krejcikova vs Diana Shnaider Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | First Round
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Two-time Grand Slam singles champion Barbora Krejcikova faces Diana Shnaider in the first-round of the Australian Open.
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Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Barbora Krejcikova vs Diana Shnaider prediction
Barbora Krejcikova began her season at the United Cup and picked up a few wins for the Czech Republic. However, she would then go on to lose in the first-round of the Hobart International after a defeat to Peyton Stearns. The two-time Grand Slam singles champion struggled for consistency in 2025 after missing the first four months due to injury.
Diana Shnaider is her opponent. The Russian comes into this one on the back of a fine showing in Adelaide as she won three matches in a row to make the semi-finals. Her run would end against Mirra Andreeva in straight sets, but Shnaider has momentum on her side as she aims for a deep singles run in Melbourne.
Shnaider is the higher ranked player and has more matches under her belt, but Krejcikova usually performs well on the big stage and rises to the occasion. This could go all the way to three sets.
Barbora Krejcikova vs Diana Shnaider tip: Both players to win a set
