Lesia Tsurenko vs Anhelina Kalinina Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Lesia Tsurenko vs Anhelina Kalinina on and what time does it start? Lesia Tsurenko vs Anhelina Kalinina will take place on Friday 10th May, 2024 – not before 13:40 (UK)
Where is Lesia Tsurenko vs Anhelina Kalinina taking place? Lesia Tsurenko vs Anhelina Kalinina will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Lesia Tsurenko vs Anhelina Kalinina being played on? Lesia Tsurenko vs Anhelina Kalinina will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Lesia Tsurenko vs Anhelina Kalinina? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Lesia Tsurenko vs Anhelina Kalinina
What channel is Lesia Tsurenko vs Anhelina Kalinina on in the UK? Lesia Tsurenko vs Anhelina Kalinina will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Lesia Tsurenko vs Anhelina Kalinina in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Lesia Tsurenko vs Anhelina Kalinina live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 31 Anhelina Kalinina proved to herself that she can battle with the best on tour in these conditions after an incredible run to the final here in Rome last season, although tough scheduling controversies saw her exhausted in a one-sided defeat to Elena Rybakina. The 27-year-old stands to lose a hefty amount of ranking points if she cannot produce a deep run this fortnight but it is hard to gauge how she will cope with the added pressure, with recent wins over the likes of Caroline Wozniacki and Aryna Sabalenka contrasting with exits to Caroline Dolehide and Magda Linette.
World number 44 Lesia Tsurenko snapped a three-match losing streak with an excellent result over Donna Vekic in three sets on Wednesday. The 34-year-old found her feet at this stage of the clay swing last season, requiring Iga Swiatek to oust her both here and at Roland-Garros, but it has been a staccato 2024 so far to suggest that she is the underdog against the more comfortable clay-courter in compatriot Kalinina. Back the younger Ukrainian to earn at least a set to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: ANHELINA KALININA TO WIN A SET
