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Anna Kalinskaya vs Lesia Tsurenko – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Thailand Open

Anna Kalinskaya vs Lesia Tsurenko – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Thailand Open

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THE FACTS

When is Anna Kalinskaya vs Lesia Tsurenko on and what time does it start? Anna Kalinskaya vs Lesia Tsurenko will take place on Wednesday 1st February, 2023 – not before 11:15 (UK)

Where is Anna Kalinskaya vs Lesia Tsurenko taking place? Anna Kalinskaya vs Lesia Tsurenko will take place at the True Arena Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

What surface is Anna Kalinskaya vs Lesia Tsurenko being played on? Anna Kalinskaya vs Lesia Tsurenko will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Anna Kalinskaya vs Lesia Tsurenko? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Anna Kalinskaya vs Lesia Tsurenko

What channel is Anna Kalinskaya vs Lesia Tsurenko on in the UK? Anna Kalinskaya vs Lesia Tsurenko will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Anna Kalinskaya vs Lesia Tsurenko in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Anna Kalinskaya vs Lesia Tsurenko live on Prime Video

THE PREDICTION

World number 54 Anna Kalinskaya conceded just two games to Ekaterina Makarova on Tuesday to throw her hat in the ring as a title contender in Hua Hin. The 24-year-old took Danielle Collins to three sets in a first round defeat at the Australian Open and she stunned Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets at Adelaide 2 to start 2023 in great form. World number 136 Lesia Tsurenko is much better than her current ranking suggests as a former top 30 player who has enjoyed some brilliant results over the last nine or so months. A three-set victory over Ysaline Bonaventure is a strong opener at this level but the Ukrainian’s last big win came last September when she stunned Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Slovenia Open. Perhaps that extra bit of motivation will boost the 33-year-old here against another Russian but it is hard to see Kalinskaya losing here. Back Kalinskaya to win at least a set and leave the victor up to chance.