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May 11 2024, 12:44 · Adam Evans

Coco Gauff vs Jaqueline Cristian Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Third Round

Coco Gauff vs Jaqueline Cristian Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Third Round

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THE FACTS

What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000

When is Coco Gauff vs Jaqueline Cristian on and what time does it start? Coco Gauff vs Jaqueline Cristian will take place on Saturday 11th May, 2024 – not before 18:00 (UK)

Where is Coco Gauff vs Jaqueline Cristian taking place? Coco Gauff vs Jaqueline Cristian will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy

What surface is Coco Gauff vs Jaqueline Cristian being played on? Coco Gauff vs Jaqueline Cristian will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Coco Gauff vs Jaqueline Cristian? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Coco Gauff vs Jaqueline Cristian

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

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

THE PREDICTION

World number three Coco Gauff beat Magdalena Frech in straight sets on Thursday to get her Italian Open campaign underway well enough, despite once again struggling to control her wayward serve. The American found her incredible best tennis last summer to win a first WTA 500, first Masters 1000 and then a first Grand Slam title at the US Open to prove what she is capable of when all her weapons are calibrated but it has been a choppy season so far - despite starting it with victory at the Auckland Classic and reaching the semi-finals at the Australian Open.

World number 68 Jaqueline Cristian is an excellent clay-courter at her best, which she has seemed to find in recent weeks with excellent results over the likes of Madison Keys and Barbora Krejcikova. It took in-form Danielle Collins to oust the Romanian from the Madrid Open last time out but Gauff should be able to find enough fight to come through their first encounter. Take the third seed to win outright.

TIP: COCO GAUFF TO WIN