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Irina-Camelia Begu vs Aryna Sabalenka – Semi-Final – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Adelaide International 1

Irina-Camelia Begu vs Aryna Sabalenka – Semi-Final – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Adelaide International 1

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THE FACTS

When is Irina-Camelia Begu vs Aryna Sabalenka on and what time does it start? Irina-Camelia Begu vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on Saturday 7th January, 2023 – not before 03:30 (UK)

Where is Irina-Camelia Begu vs Aryna Sabalenka taking place? Irina-Camelia Begu vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place at the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre in Adelaide, Australia

What surface is Irina-Camelia Begu vs Aryna Sabalenka being played on? Irina-Camelia Begu vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Irina-Camelia Begu vs Aryna Sabalenka? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Irina-Camelia Begu vs Aryna Sabalenka

What channel is Irina-Camelia Begu vs Aryna Sabalenka on in the UK? Irina-Camelia Begu vs Aryna Sabalenka will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Irina-Camelia Begu vs Aryna Sabalenka in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Irina-Camelia Begu vs Aryna Sabalenka live on Prime Video

THE PREDICTION

World number five Aryna Sabalenka should be considered a very serious contender at the Australian Open in two weeks’ time after two impressive straight-set results over Liudmila Samsonova and Marketa Vondrousova. The 24-year-old endured a torrid first-half of last season before eventually regaining some composure on the late hardcourt swing, finishing runner-up to Caroline Garcia at the WTA Finals last November. World number 34 Irina-Camelia Begu has enjoyed an incredible week of results in her first tournament back from injury in late September. The Romanian came back from a set down to beat Shelby Rogers in the first round in Adelaide before huge straight-set results over seventh-seed Jelena Ostapenko and fourth-seed Veronika Kudermetova. The 32-year-old beat Sabalenka in straight sets at last season’s Miami Open but she will face a totally different version of the powerful Belarussian here. Still, this looks a tight and thrilling contest. Back Sabalenka to earn at least a set or risk the outright pick.