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Clara Tauson vs Jaqueline Cristian Preview & Prediction | 2024 Transylvania Open | Round of 16

Clara Tauson vs Jaqueline Cristian Preview & Prediction | 2024 Transylvania Open | Round of 16

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THE FACTS

What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 250

When is Clara Tauson vs Jaqueline Cristian on and what time does it start? Clara Tauson vs Jaqueline Cristian will take place on Thursday 8th February, 2024 – not before 16:00 (UK)

Where is Clara Tauson vs Jaqueline Cristian taking place? Clara Tauson vs Jaqueline Cristian will take place at the BT Arena in Cluj-Napoca, Romania

What surface is Clara Tauson vs Jaqueline Cristian being played on? Clara Tauson vs Jaqueline Cristian will take place on an indoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Clara Tauson vs Jaqueline Cristian? Click here for the latest ticket information for Clara Tauson vs Jaqueline Cristian

What channel is Clara Tauson vs Jaqueline Cristian on in the UK? Clara Tauson vs Jaqueline Cristian will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Clara Tauson vs Jaqueline Cristian in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Clara Tauson vs Jaqueline Cristian live on Sky Go

THE PREDICTION

World number 80 Clara Tauson and number 81 Jaqueline Cristian will meet at your level for the first time here on Thursday but the pair played just over a week ago at the Linz Open qualifying, where Tauson won in comfortable straight sets. This clash should come a lot closer with more on the line, particularly as home hopeful Cristian will be backed the to hilt by a partisan atmosphere, but Tauson went on to reach the round of 16 in Linz last week – challenging eventual champion Jelena Ostapenko more than most in an eye-catching performance. 25-year-old Cristian beat lucky loser Marina Bassols Ribera in straight sets on Tuesday but 21-year-old Tauson looked strong in her consummate opener over Nadia Podoroska. The Dane is still desperately seeking her previous rising star status after a poor 2022 but she increasingly looks like she may find it this year. Back Tauson to reach the quarter-finals.

TIP: CLARA TAUSON TO WIN