Clara Tauson vs Astra Sharma – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Clara Tauson vs Astra Sharma on and what time does it start? Clara Tauson vs Astra Sharma will take place on Tuesday 18th January, 2022 – not before 03:15 (UK)
Where is Clara Tauson vs Astra Sharma taking place? Clara Tauson vs Astra Sharma will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Clara Tauson vs Astra Sharma being played on? Clara Tauson vs Astra Sharma will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Clara Tauson vs Astra Sharma? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Clara Tauson vs Astra Sharma
What channel is Clara Tauson vs Astra Sharma on in the UK? Clara Tauson vs Astra Sharma will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Clara Tauson vs Astra Sharma in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Clara Tauson vs Astra Sharma live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
19-year-old Clara Tauson is up to her career-high WTA world ranking of 39th after a breakthrough season on tour last year in which she won her first two titles at Lyon Open and Luxembourg Open. The Dane is likely a future world number one and tipped for big things, not least in our 2022 preview that you can read here. The teenager could have been part of the youthful US Open story last season were it not for an early meeting with world number one Ash Barty and she is a genuine dark horse here as a former Australian Open girls’ singles champion in 2019. World number 97 Astra Sharma also won her first WTA title last season at the Charleston Open and she will be well-backed her by the Aussie faithful. However, a straight-sets defeat to Tauson at the aforementioned Luxembourg Open last September is a fair benchmark for what may transpire here. Take the Dane to win in straight sets.
