Karolina Muchova vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Auckland Open
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THE FACTS
When is Karolina Muchova vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse on and what time does it start? Karolina Muchova vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse will take place on Thursday 5th January, 2023 – not before 01:30 (UK)
Where is Karolina Muchova vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse taking place? Karolina Muchova vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse will take place at the ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand
What surface is Karolina Muchova vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse being played on? Karolina Muchova vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Karolina Muchova vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Karolina Muchova vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse
What channel is Karolina Muchova vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse on in the UK? Karolina Muchova vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Karolina Muchova vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Karolina Muchova vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
This will be a fascinating season for former world number 19 Karolina Muchova, who was for once on the right side of an injury in the first round when Xiyu Wang was forced to retire from their opening set. The 26-year-old beat Ash Barty to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open this time two years ago and later that year made the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for a second time but injuries have never been far from the unfortunate Czech, including throughout her staggered comeback last season. The current world number 151 has a very high ceiling when fit and firing but this is still an intriguing first meeting with world number 116 Elena-Gabriela Ruse, who is also currently far below her level in the rankings due to injury last season. Ruse needed three sets to oust home hopeful Erin Routliffe on Tuesday after qualifying well and that suggests Muchova will have too much for the Romanian at this moment in time. Back Muchova to win in two but always leave the Czech’s matches out of any promising accumulators due to her unpredictable fitness.
