Renata Zarazua vs Hailey Baptiste Preview & Prediction | 2026 Hobart International | First Round
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Renata Zarazua takes on Hailey Baptiste in Hobart.
Ranking points: WTA 250
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Venue: Hobart International Tennis Centre, Hobart, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Renata Zarazua vs Hailey Baptiste prediction
Renata Zarazua’s winning habit could spell trouble for Hailey Baptiste in Hobart.
The Mexican surged through qualifying and reached the second round in Brisbane, knocking out Sloane Stephens along the way.
The world number 77 has won 13 of her last 14 matches across all levels and although much of that is at a lower tier, it breeds confidence and makes the 28-year-old a tricky proposition.
In contrast, Baptiste lost her first outing of 2026 in straight sets in Brisbane and is on a run of just one win in her last seven stretching back into last season, including a current four-match losing run.
Zarazua leads the head-to-head 2-1 but it is worth noting that Baptiste did win the most recent encounter in January last year.
That said, the momentum and confidence is with the Mexican right now and she’s a good tip to pull off the mini ranking upset against a player sitting 12 places better off in the WTA standings, but lacking the rewards to develop real faith in her game at present.
Renata Zarazua vs Hailey Baptiste tip: Renata Zarazua to win
