Elena Rybakina vs Anna Blinkova Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
When is Elena Rybakina vs Anna Blinkova on and what time does it start? Elena Rybakina vs Anna Blinkova will take place on Thursday 18th January, 2024 – not before 08:00 (UK)
Where is Elena Rybakina vs Anna Blinkova taking place? Elena Rybakina vs Anna Blinkova will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Elena Rybakina vs Anna Blinkova being played on? Elena Rybakina vs Anna Blinkova will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Elena Rybakina vs Anna Blinkova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elena Rybakina vs Anna Blinkova
What channel is Elena Rybakina vs Anna Blinkova on in the UK? Elena Rybakina vs Anna Blinkova will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Elena Rybakina vs Anna Blinkova in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Elena Rybakina vs Anna Blinkova live on their website
THE PREDICTION
World number three Elena Rybakina found herself in a much tougher match than anticipated against the enigmatic former number one Karolina Pliskova, who played some of her best tennis in years in the first set before falling in tight straight sets. An early scare should help the Kazakh recalibrate after an odd defeat to Ekaterina Alexandrova in Adelaide last week snapped an impressive winning streak to the Brisbane title at the start of 2024. Rybakina stunned Aryna Sabalenka in that Brisbane final to make a big statement of intent for this fortnight as she aims to go one better than last season’s runners-up finish to the Belarussian, who came back from a set down to win one of the matches of 2023’s best matches. World number 57 Anna Blinkova snapped a poor run of form to beat Cristina Bucsa in straight sets on Tuesday but she has drawn perhaps the shortest straw possible. Back Rybakina to improve on her opener to blast through in straight sets.
TIP: ELENA RYBAKINA TO WIN 2-0
