Lulu Sun vs Linda Fruhvirtova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | First Round
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Lulu Sun faces Linda Fruhvirtova in the first-round of the Australian Open.
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Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Lulu Sun vs Linda Fruhvirtova prediction
Lulu Sun is ranked 85 in the world on the eve of her Australian Open campaign. She was once ranked inside the top 40 after her run to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon in 2024 but a largely ineffectual 2025 saw her slide down the rankings. The New Zealander has not competed in any tournaments in the lead up to the first slam of the year.
She faces Linda Fruhvirtova in round one. The Czech was able to qualify after three hard-fought victories in a row. She is ranked 132 in the world, having reached a high of 49 in June 2023. She excelled in Challenger tournaments last season, making three finals, but a title alluded her. Her best result on the WTA Tour last year was a commendable run to the third-round of the Miami Open.
Fruhvirtova could pull off an upset here, with momentum behind her after those qualifying wins. Sun could be caught out early on if she is not at the races at the beginning of this match.
Lulu Sun vs Linda Fruhvirtova tip: Linda Fruhvirtova to win
