Clara Burel vs Garbine Muguruza – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Clara Burel vs Garbine Muguruza on and what time does it start? Clara Burel vs Garbine Muguruza will take place on Tuesday 18th January, 2022 – not before 00:00 (UK)
Where is Clara Burel vs Garbine Muguruza taking place? Clara Burel vs Garbine Muguruza will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Clara Burel vs Garbine Muguruza being played on? Clara Burel vs Garbine Muguruza will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Clara Burel vs Garbine Muguruza? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Clara Burel vs Garbine Muguruza
What channel is Clara Burel vs Garbine Muguruza on in the UK? Clara Burel vs Garbine Muguruza will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Clara Burel vs Garbine Muguruza in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Clara Burel vs Garbine Muguruza live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
CLARA BUREL
20-year-old Clara Burel enjoyed a steady year on tour last season, setting a career-high WTA world ranking of 75th with finishing runner-up to Tamara Zidansek at the Lausanne Open a stand-out result. The Frenchwoman reached the third round on her Roland-Garros debut back in 2020 but she has not made it past the first round in two previous appearances here.
GARBINE MUGURUZA
World number three Garbine Muguruza ended the 2021 season as WTA Finals champion after a stunning campaign in Guadalajara. The two-time Grand Slam champion from Roland-Garros in 2016 and Wimbledon in 2017 enjoyed some of her best form in parts of last season but she will be disappointed with a loss to Daria Kasatkina in the quarter-finals of the Sydney Tennis Classic. 28-year-old Muguruza finished runner-up to Sofia Kenin at the Australian Open in 2020 and she should be considered a solid title contender this time around.
THE PREDICTION
While a defeat to Daria Kasatkina will be tough to take for Garbine Muguruza after the way she ended last season it could end up a blessing in disguise if it helps focus the Spaniard. The 28-year-old was a finalist here two years ago to underdog Sofia Kenin, with her defeat from a set down to Naomi Osaka in the round of 16 last year meaning she has led the last two champions in Melbourne before defeat. A first meeting with Clara Burel should be winnable enough here but the outright pick would be suitably cautious.
