Elena Rybakina vs Danielle Collins – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Elena Rybakina vs Danielle Collins on and what time does it start? Elena Rybakina vs Danielle Collins will take place on Friday 20th January, 2023 – not before 03:00 (UK)
Where is Elena Rybakina vs Danielle Collins taking place? Elena Rybakina vs Danielle Collins will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Elena Rybakina vs Danielle Collins being played on? Elena Rybakina vs Danielle Collins will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Elena Rybakina vs Danielle Collins? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elena Rybakina vs Danielle Collins
What channel is Elena Rybakina vs Danielle Collins on in the UK? Elena Rybakina vs Danielle Collins will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Elena Rybakina vs Danielle Collins in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Elena Rybakina vs Danielle Collins live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 11 Danielle Collins suffered an embarrassing moment on Wednesday night when she celebrated a three-set victory over Karolina Muchova a few points too early in the relatively new first-to-10 final set format. The 29-year-old got the job done 10-6 in the end in another fierce match in Melbourne after scraping past Anna Kalinskaya on Monday but she looks hungry to emulate her success here last season, reaching her first Grand Slam final before defeat to Ash Barty. World number 25 Elena Rybakina is once again going under the radar at a Grand Slam but she will not care after two straight-set wins suggest she is the favourite here. The 23-year-old should be a top 10 seed here after her maiden Grand Slam title at Wimbledon lats summer did not come with the usual 2000 ranking points and she should be considered a genuine title contender here with so may seeds falling from the draw.
Rybakina beat Collins in three sets just two weeks ago in Adelaide but both matches in their 1-1 head-to-head have come close. Back Rybakina to earn at least a set as the likelier of two very capable winners but the Kazakh should be edging this on form.
