Karolina Muchova vs Jaqueline Cristian Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | First Round
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Karolina Muchova faces Jaqueline Cristian in the first-round of the Australian Open.
Start date/time:
Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Karolina Muchova vs Jaqueline Cristian prediction
Karolina Muchova got her 2026 campaign off to a strong start in Brisbane as she made it through to the semi-finals. This included an impressive victory over former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in her quarter-final match, though her run would end in the last four against world number Aryna Sabalenka after a comprehensive defeat. She struggled with injury in 2025 but was still able to make the quarter-finals at the US Open.
She faces Jaqueline Cristian in round one. Cristian is at her highest ranking of 37 in the world on the eve of the Australian Open. She has already excelled in 2026, having reached the quarter-finals at the Adelaide International after coming through the qualifiers. This included a straight sets win over Ekaterina Alexandrova.
This is a tough match for Muchova to start, but her varied all-court game always makes her a strong player on this surface and she should have enough to win.
Karolina Muchova vs Jaqueline Cristian tip: Karolina Muchova to win
