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Alison Van Uytvanck vs Cristina Bucsa – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Australian Open

Alison Van Uytvanck vs Cristina Bucsa – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Australian Open

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THE FACTS

When is Alison Van Uytvanck vs Cristina Bucsa on and what time does it start? Alison Van Uytvanck vs Cristina Bucsa will take place on Monday 17th January, 2022 – not before 02:00 (UK)

Where is Alison Van Uytvanck vs Cristina Bucsa taking place? Alison Van Uytvanck vs Cristina Bucsa will take place at Melbourne Mark in Melbourne, Australia

What surface is Alison Van Uytvanck vs Cristina Bucsa being played on? Alison Van Uytvanck vs Cristina Bucsa will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Alison Van Uytvanck vs Cristina Bucsa? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alison Van Uytvanck vs Cristina Bucsa

What channel is Alison Van Uytvanck vs Cristina Bucsa on in the UK? Alison Van Uytvanck vs Cristina Bucsa will be televised live on Eurosport

Where can I stream Alison Van Uytvanck vs Cristina Bucsa in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Alison Van Uytvanck vs Cristina Bucsa live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go

THE PREDICTION

World number 55 Alison Van Uytvanck is capable of feats far greater than her current ranking, with a winning campaign at the Astana Open last season the fifth WTA title of her career. The Belgian made the quarter-finals of Roland-Garros back in 2015 and the round of 16 at Wimbledon in 2016 but she has the game for more on hardcourts with consistency perhaps her main issue. She should have little trouble in this first meeting with world number 154 Cristina Bucsa, who qualified well to reach the main draw of a Grand Slam for only the second time after a first round exit at the US Open last year. Van Uytvanck should blast through in two here but she is without a win yet this season, so take the Belgian to win outright instead.