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Karolina Muchova vs Danielle Collins – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open

Karolina Muchova vs Danielle Collins – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open

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THE FACTS

When is Karolina Muchova vs Danielle Collins on and what time does it start? Karolina Muchova vs Danielle Collins will take place on Wednesday 18th January, 2023 – not before 10:00 (UK)

Where is Karolina Muchova vs Danielle Collins taking place? Karolina Muchova vs Danielle Collins will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia

What surface is Karolina Muchova vs Danielle Collins being played on? Karolina Muchova vs Danielle Collins will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Karolina Muchova vs Danielle Collins? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Karolina Muchova vs Danielle Collins

What channel is Karolina Muchova vs Danielle Collins on in the UK? Karolina Muchova vs Danielle Collins will be televised live on Eurosport

Where can I stream Karolina Muchova vs Danielle Collins in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Karolina Muchova 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 finished runner-up to Ash Barty here last season in her first Grand Slam final, beating Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals to do so. The 29-year-old also reached the semi-finals here on her debut in 2019 in a run that totally changed the course of her career and she claimed her first two WTA titles back-to-back in 2021. The American navigated past Anna Kalinskaya in a tough three-set opener on Monday but it does not get any easier in this first meeting with former world number 19 Karolina Muchova, who conceded just three games to Lesia Tsurenko in her opener. Current world number 133 Muchova is on the long road back from an injury lay-off but at her best she was the last player to beat Ash Barty in Melbourne, upsetting the Aussie favourite here in 2021 before a semi-final exit to Jennifer Brady. Three sets seem likelier than two here but back Collins to win at least one of them in what could end up a thriller on Wednesday.