Jaqueline Cristian vs Barbora Krejcikova Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Jaqueline Cristian vs Barbora Krejcikova on and what time does it start? Jaqueline Cristian vs Barbora Krejcikova will take place on Friday 26th April, 2023 – not before 12:40 (UK)
Where is Jaqueline Cristian vs Barbora Krejcikova taking place? Jaqueline Cristian vs Barbora Krejcikova will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Jaqueline Cristian vs Barbora Krejcikova being played on? Jaqueline Cristian vs Barbora Krejcikova will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Jaqueline Cristian vs Barbora Krejcikova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Jaqueline Cristian vs Barbora Krejcikova
What channel is Jaqueline Cristian vs Barbora Krejcikova on in the UK? Jaqueline Cristian vs Barbora Krejcikova will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Jaqueline Cristian vs Barbora Krejcikova in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Jaqueline Cristian vs Barbora Krejcikova live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
This will be a fascinating clash on Friday as former number two Barbora Krejcikova attempts to make a return to tour from recent injury. The current world number 27 played her first match in two months at the Stuttgart Open last week, taking the first set from Veronika Kudermetova before being edged out, and she should be better for it here in Madrid. Krejcikova won her Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros in 2021 after a remarkable surge up the singles rankings, having been a top doubles player for many years, but she has notably failed to win a clay title since that season – with each of her last four coming on hardcourts.
World number 73 Jaqueline Cristian is possibly in the form of her career after a brilliant run to the quarter-finals of the Charleston Open was ended by eventual runner-up Daria Kasatkina earlier this month. The 25-year-old beat in-form Emma Navarro and Madison Keys on the green clay but she will have to find her best performance yet to oust the wily Czech, who claimed their only previous encounter in straight sets in Sydney last year. Leave this tough call out of an accumulator but otherwise expect Krejcikova to find a way through.
TIP: BARBORA KREJCIKOVA TO WIN
