Elena Rybakina vs Cristina Bucsa Preview & Prediction | 2024 Adelaide International | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 500
When is Elena Rybakina vs Cristina Bucsa on and what time does it start? Elena Rybakina vs Cristina Bucsa will take place on Wednesday 10th January, 2024 – not before 09:30 (UK)
Where is Elena Rybakina vs Cristina Bucsa taking place? Elena Rybakina vs Cristina Bucsa will take place at the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre in Adelaide, Australia
What surface is Elena Rybakina vs Cristina Bucsa being played on? Elena Rybakina vs Cristina Bucsa will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Elena Rybakina vs Cristina Bucsa? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elena Rybakina vs Cristina Bucsa
What channel is Elena Rybakina vs Cristina Bucsa on in the UK? Elena Rybakina vs Cristina Bucsa will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Elena Rybakina vs Cristina Bucsa in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Elena Rybakina vs Cristina Bucsa live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
24-year-old Elena Rybakina moved back up to a career-high WTA world ranking of third after an incredible performance against Aryna Sabalenka at the Brisbane International last week, with Sabalenka failing to hold her serve for the first hour in a 6-0 6-3 result. Rybakina took the first set from Sabalenka before a tight defeat in a thrilling Australian Open final this time last season and she announced herself a clear contender for the title this time around, clearly refreshed and recharged after enduring a tough second-half of 2023. 26-year-old Cristina Bucsa has drawn the short straw here in Adelaide but she has already ridden her luck once, coming through qualifying as a lucky loser before an impressive straight sets victory over Jasmine Paolini.
The Spaniard brought a career-high WTA world ranking of 61st into the tournament after ending 2023 with some strong work on the Challenger circuit but this first meeting with Rybakina looks far too steep of a challenge. Back the Kazakh to win in two.
TIP: ELENA RYBAKINA TO WIN 2-0
