Cristina Bucsa vs Anna Blinkova Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
When is Cristina Bucsa vs Anna Blinkova on and what time does it start? Cristina Bucsa vs Anna Blinkova will take place on Tuesday 16th January, 2024 – not before 03:15 (UK)
Where is Cristina Bucsa vs Anna Blinkova taking place? Cristina Bucsa vs Anna Blinkova will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Cristina Bucsa vs Anna Blinkova being played on? Cristina Bucsa vs Anna Blinkova will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Cristina Bucsa vs Anna Blinkova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Cristina Bucsa vs Anna Blinkova
What channel is Cristina Bucsa vs Anna Blinkova on in the UK? Cristina Bucsa vs Anna Blinkova will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Cristina Bucsa vs Anna Blinkova in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Cristina Bucsa vs Anna Blinkova live on their website
THE PREDICTION
26-year-old Cristina Bucsa brings a career-high WTA world ranking of 56th into the Australian Open, where she blossomed last season with an incredible comeback over Bianca Andreescu to reach the third round. The Spaniard was competitive in defeat to Elena Rybakina in Adelaide last week and a victory over Jasmine Paolini before that suggests she has enough to overcome Anna Blinkova here, who brings a concerning four-match losing streak into Melbourne after defeat in the semi-finals of the Hing Kong Open late last year. The 25-year-old’s two 2024 defeats were largely avoidable but it should not take long for her to get back on track after enjoying strong form in the first half of last year. Bucsa beat Blinkova in straight sets at the Limoges Challenger a month ago to offer a decent benchmark for this match but back the Spaniard to win at least a set as the likelier of two capable victors.
TIP: CRISTINA BUCSA TO WIN A SET
