Karolina Pliskova vs Shuai Zhang Preview & Prediction | 2024 Dubai Tennis Championships | First Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Karolina Pliskova vs Shuai Zhang on and what time does it start? Karolina Pliskova vs Shuai Zhang will take place on Monday 19th February, 2024 – not before 08:15 (UK)
Where is Karolina Pliskova vs Shuai Zhang taking place? Karolina Pliskova vs Shuai Zhang will take place at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in Dubai, UAE
What surface is Karolina Pliskova vs Shuai Zhang being played on? Karolina Pliskova vs Shuai Zhang will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Karolina Pliskova vs Shuai Zhang? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Karolina Pliskova vs Shuai Zhang
What channel is Karolina Pliskova vs Shuai Zhang on in the UK? Karolina Pliskova vs Shuai Zhang will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Karolina Pliskova vs Shuai Zhang in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Karolina Pliskova vs Shuai Zhang live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Former world number 22 Shuai Zhang endured some truly horrendous form last season before taking a break from the sport after the Canada Masters. The 35-year-old has not won a match at tour level in over a year now but she is well capable of springing into action after such a long period away to recuperate and she will be a welcome readmission to the tour as a popular player. Former number one Karolina Pliskova knows a thing or two about long bouts of poor form in recent years but the Czech found a resurgent level this month, winning her first WTA title since 2020 at the Transylvania Open before an excellent run to the semi-finals of the Qatar Masters last week. The Czech moved back up to world number 42 this week and she should be fresh after withdrawing form her last four clash with eventual champion Iga Swiatek on Friday, citing some understandable exhaustion. This could go anywhere with Zhang’s level a total unknown but back Pliskova to win outright or leave it alone altogether, with a reasonable chance that the match is not finished.
TIP: KAROLINA PLISKOVA TO WIN
