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Arantxa Rus vs Anna Kalinskaya Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | Second Round

Arantxa Rus vs Anna Kalinskaya Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | Second Round

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THE FACTS

When is Arantxa Rus vs Anna Kalinskaya on and what time does it start? Arantxa Rus vs Anna Kalinskaya will take place on Thursday 18th January, 2024 – not before 00:00 (UK)

Where is Arantxa Rus vs Anna Kalinskaya taking place? Arantxa Rus vs Anna Kalinskaya will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia

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

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

What channel is Arantxa Rus vs Anna Kalinskaya on in the UK? Arantxa Rus vs Anna Kalinskaya will be televised live on Eurosport

Where can I stream Arantxa Rus vs Anna Kalinskaya in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Arantxa Rus vs Anna Kalinskaya live on their website

THE PREDICTION

World number 75 Anna Kalinskaya overcame a strong challenge by Katie Volynets on Monday and she looks ready to return to some of her best form on tour after that shock victory over Barbora Krejcikova in Adelaide last week. A three-set exit to eventual runner-up Daria Kasatkina was also encouraging for the Russian, who stunned Elena Rybakina at the Madrid Masters last April before injury in a rematch with the Kazakh in Rome. World number 45 Arantxa Rus conceded just one game to an out-of-sorts Anhelina Kalinina on Monday as she continues to enjoy some of the best for of her long career. The 33-year-old finally won her maiden WTA title at the Hamburg Open last summer, on clay, but she has plenty of experience across surfaces. Kalinskaya has been part of plenty of three-set matches over the past 12 months to suggest backing the Russian to win at least a set is the sensible way to avoid a result here.

TIP: ANNA KALINSKAYA TO WIN A SET