Anna Blinkova vs Jasmine Paolini Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | Third Round
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THE FACTS
When is Anna Blinkova vs Jasmine Paolini on and what time does it start? Anna Blinkova vs Jasmine Paolini will take place on Saturday 20th January, 2024 – not before 01:15 (UK)
Where is Anna Blinkova vs Jasmine Paolini taking place? Anna Blinkova vs Jasmine Paolini will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Anna Blinkova vs Jasmine Paolini being played on? Anna Blinkova vs Jasmine Paolini will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Anna Blinkova vs Jasmine Paolini? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Anna Blinkova vs Jasmine Paolini
What channel is Anna Blinkova vs Jasmine Paolini on in the UK? Anna Blinkova vs Jasmine Paolini will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Anna Blinkova vs Jasmine Paolini in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Anna Blinkova vs Jasmine Paolini live on their website
THE PREDICTION
World number 57 Anna Blinkova played the match of her life on Thursday to cause the biggest upset yet at the Australian Open, knocking out last season’s runner-up Elena Rybakina via the longest tiebreak in Grand Slam history (22-20). The 25-year-old set a career-high WTA world ranking of 34th last season after ending 2022 with a maiden title at the Cluj-Napoca Open but this sudden burst of form was certainly out of the blue after a choppy couple of months. World number 31 Jasmine Paolini lost to Blinkova in that Cluj final two years ago, handing the Russian a 2-0 lead in their head-to-head at tour level, but the Italian is arguably the form player coming into this huge opportunity after finishing runner-up at the Jasmin Open late last year capped off an excellent hardcourt swing.
It would be just like tennis to see player-of-the-moment Anna Blinkova falter under the pressure of having to replicate the form that got her here, with Paolini yet to drop a set in Melbourne to look ready to cause an upset of her own. Back Blinkova to win at least a set to leave the victor up to chance but leave this coupon buster well away from any accumulators.
TIP: ANNA BLINKOVA TO WIN A SET
