2021 Australian Open Second Round – Ajla Tomljanovic vs Simona Halep Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Ajla Tomljanovic vs Simona Halep taking place? Melbourne Park, Melbourne
When is Ajla Tomljanovic vs Simona Halep on and what time does it start? Wednesday 10th February, 2021 – not before 08:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Ajla Tomljanovic vs Simona Halep? Click here to reach the official 2021 Australian Open ticket selection
What channel is Ajla Tomljanovic vs Simona Halep on? The 2021 Australian Open will be televised on Eurosport so it is worth checking their schedule for this specific match
Where can I stream Ajla Tomljanovic vs Simona Halep in the UK? Sky customers can stream this match on the Sky Go app. Alternatively, the match can be streamed to subscribers of Eurosport Player, either on the official website or as an add-on to an Amazon Prime subscription
THE LOWDOWN
AJLA TOMLJANOVIC
- 27-year-old Ajla Tomljanovic made short work of her first round opponent at the Australian Open, conceding just three sets to Japan’s Misaki Doi on Monday.
- The Australian is likely to thoroughly enjoy this day on court against two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep and she will be well-supported by the Margaret Court Arena crowd.
SIMONA HALEP
- World number two Simona Halep will face her second Australian in a row here at the Australian Open after comprehensively beating Lizette Cabrera 6-2, 6-1.
- 29-year-old Halep is a former finalist here and holds a healthy 3-0 head-to-head record over Ajla Tomljanovic, conceding a set in two of those three wins over the Aussie.
THE PREDICTION
Simona Halep looks to be on her way back to peak form after breezing through her first round opponent Cabrera, though Ajla Tomljanovic will be a tougher prospect. The 27-tear-old Aussie is in for a career-highlight day as she takes to the Margaret Court Arena to play in front of a majority Australian crowd and it would not be a surprise to see her force a decider here if Halep cannot turn the screw. The Romanian often bulldozes her way through the early rounds of Grand Slams, though, and whilst her opponent should be more of challenge here she can still win this in two.
