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Anna Blinkova vs Nuria Parrizas-Diaz – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Madrid Open

Anna Blinkova vs Nuria Parrizas-Diaz – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Madrid Open

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THE FACTS

When is Anna Blinkova vs Nuria Parrizas-Diaz on and what time does it start? Anna Blinkova vs Nuria Parrizas-Diaz will take place on Wednesday 26th April, 2023 – not before 12:30 (UK)

Where is Anna Blinkova vs Nuria Parrizas-Diaz taking place? Anna Blinkova vs Nuria Parrizas-Diaz will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain

What surface is Anna Blinkova vs Nuria Parrizas-Diaz being played on? Anna Blinkova vs Nuria Parrizas-Diaz will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Anna Blinkova vs Nuria Parrizas-Diaz? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Anna Blinkova vs Nuria Parrizas-Diaz

What channel is Anna Blinkova vs Nuria Parrizas-Diaz on in the UK? Anna Blinkova vs Nuria Parrizas-Diaz will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Anna Blinkova vs Nuria Parrizas-Diaz in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Anna Blinkova vs Nuria Parrizas-Diaz live on Prime Video

THE PREDICTION

World number 76 Nuria Parrizas-Diaz comes into this first encounter with number 64 Anna Blinkova as the underdog on paper but the Spaniard has a strong claim to that second round berth. The 31-year-old has struggled to match the intensity with which she forced herself onto the WTA tour in late 2021 but there have been some encouraging performances this year and she qualified well to make the main draw without dropping a set. 24-year-old Blinkova has won the first match in each of her last four tournaments on tour to suggest a backable consistency but the unique conditions in Madrid could take some getting used to and that is just what Parrizas-Diaz has done in qualifying. The Spaniard should garner a small partisan crowd on Wednesday that can help her in the key moments and taking her to earn at least a set looks the sensible way to avoid picking a winner here.