Tatjana Maria vs Venus Williams Preview & Prediction | 2026 Hobart International | First Round
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Tatjana Maria takes on Venus Williams in Hobart.
Ranking points: WTA 250
Start date/time:
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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Tatjana Maria vs Venus Williams prediction
Venus Williams meets Tatjana Maria in a battle of the veterans in Hobart.
The seven-time major winner continues to have the pull to attract the crowds and at 45 will take on a sixth seed who is seven years her junior.
Williams was beaten in three sets in Auckland on her first match since the US Open while Maria was upset by Aussie teenager Emerson Jones.
Rather incredibly, this will be a first clash between the two and while Maria has struggled for wins since the 2025 grass season, she will be seen as a favourite here.
Venus has the power to cause anyone problems and it may be worth taking a punt on her forcing a decider and perhaps preying upon Maria's low confidence.
Tatjana Maria vs Venus Williams tip: Over 2.5 sets
