Elina Avanesyan vs Cristina Bucsa Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Elina Avanesyan vs Cristina Bucsa on and what time does it start? Elina Avanesyan vs Cristina Bucsa will take place on Wednesday 8th May, 2024 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Elina Avanesyan vs Cristina Bucsa taking place? Elina Avanesyan vs Cristina Bucsa will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Elina Avanesyan vs Cristina Bucsa being played on? Elina Avanesyan vs Cristina Bucsa will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Elina Avanesyan vs Cristina Bucsa? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elina Avanesyan vs Cristina Bucsa
What channel is Elina Avanesyan vs Cristina Bucsa on in the UK? Elina Avanesyan vs Cristina Bucsa will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Elina Avanesyan vs Cristina Bucsa in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Elina Avanesyan vs Cristina Bucsa live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 70 Cristina Bucsa reached the second round of the Madrid Open in singles before an impressive three-set exit to 10th seed Daria Kasatkina but she took that form and ran with it alongside last-minute doubles partner Sara Sorribes Tormo, with whom she won the Women’s Doubles on Sunday. The 26-year-old could enjoy a real bounce from Madrid into Rome if she can cope with the change in altitude but world number 72 Elina Avanesyan brings an unconvincing 1-2 record on clay into the picture to look the likelier to struggle in this first encounter between them. 21-year-old Avanesyan enjoyed the best runoff her young career on clay at Roland-Garros last summer, reaching the round of 16 before defeat to eventual runner-up Karolina Muchova, but back Bucsa to earn at least a set on momentum to leave this tough one up to chance.
TIP: CRISTINA BUCSA TO WIN A SET
