Kimberly Birrell vs Linda Fruhvirtova – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Kimberly Birrell vs Linda Fruhvirtova on and what time does it start? Kimberly Birrell vs Linda Fruhvirtova will take place on Thursday 19th January, 2023 – not before 04:00 (UK)
Where is Kimberly Birrell vs Linda Fruhvirtova taking place? Kimberly Birrell vs Linda Fruhvirtova will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Kimberly Birrell vs Linda Fruhvirtova being played on? Kimberly Birrell vs Linda Fruhvirtova will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Kimberly Birrell vs Linda Fruhvirtova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Kimberly Birrell vs Linda Fruhvirtova
What channel is Kimberly Birrell vs Linda Fruhvirtova on in the UK? Kimberly Birrell vs Linda Fruhvirtova will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Kimberly Birrell vs Linda Fruhvirtova in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Kimberly Birrell vs Linda Fruhvirtova live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
24-year-old wildcard Kimberly Birrell provided the shock of the first round in the WTA side of the Australian Open draw by beating last season’s quarter-finalist Kaia Kanepi from a set down. The Aussie has been awarded another place on the cauldron-like Kia Arena on Thursday and she will likely earn even more support from a bigger partisan crowd that could see her edge this first encounter with her teenage opponent. 17-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova has already knocked out one Aussie wildcard, conceding just four games to Jaimee Fourlis in a one-sided contest on Tuesday, and she remains the favourite to edge this on form. The Czech ended last season with a maiden WTA title at the Chennai Open and she has won both of her opening matches at Grand Slams so far after a strong start in New York last year. This is a tough call considering the momentum Birrell will have from a career-best victory but back Fruhvirtova to earn at least a set here and leave the victor up to chance.
