Anett Kontaveit vs Julia Grabher – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Anett Kontaveit vs Julia Grabher on and what time does it start? Anett Kontaveit vs Julia Grabher will take place on Tuesday 17th January, 2023 – not before 02:00 (UK)
Where is Anett Kontaveit vs Julia Grabher taking place? Anett Kontaveit vs Julia Grabher will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Anett Kontaveit vs Julia Grabher being played on? Anett Kontaveit vs Julia Grabher will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Anett Kontaveit vs Julia Grabher? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Anett Kontaveit vs Julia Grabher
What channel is Anett Kontaveit vs Julia Grabher on in the UK? Anett Kontaveit vs Julia Grabher will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Anett Kontaveit vs Julia Grabher in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Anett Kontaveit vs Julia Grabher live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
This will be an interesting year for former world number two Anett Kontaveit after the Estonian’s incredible 2021 transitioned into a frustrating 2022. The current world number 17 won the St. Petersburg Open early last year in a continuation of the level that saw her claim four within two months back in 2021 but contracting covid-19 in April vastly affected the rest of her season. Kontaveit has largely underperformed at Grand Slams in recent times, considering her prowess on the main tour, and she failed to make it past the second round at any major tournament last season, with her second round defeat at the US Open earning her a place in history as Serena Williams’ last vanquished foe. The 27-year-old has lost both of her warm-up matches coming into Melbourne, albeit to top opposition, but this looks a kind opening fixture against world number 83 Julia Grabher whom she beat in straight sets at the Fed Cup back in 2020. 26-year-old Grabher did win her opening match of 2023 but a 6-0, 6-1 defeat to Leylah Fernandez after that suggests Kontaveit should be too powerful. Back the Estonian to win in straight sets.
