Lulu Sun vs Varvara Gracheva Preview & Prediction | 2024 Auckland Open | Round of 16
Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!
THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 250
When is Lulu Sun vs Varvara Gracheva on and what time does it start? Lulu Sun vs Varvara Gracheva will take place on Thursday 4th January, 2024 – not before 01:30 (UK)
Where is Lulu Sun vs Varvara Gracheva taking place? Lulu Sun vs Varvara Gracheva will take place at the ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand
What surface is Lulu Sun vs Varvara Gracheva being played on? Lulu Sun vs Varvara Gracheva will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Lulu Sun vs Varvara Gracheva? Click here for the latest ticket information for Lulu Sun vs Varvara Gracheva
What channel is Lulu Sun vs Varvara Gracheva on in the UK? Lulu Sun vs Varvara Gracheva will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Lulu Sun vs Varvara Gracheva in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Lulu Sun vs Varvara Gracheva live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 42 Varvara Gracheva is just two places behind her career-high WTA world ranking after another encouraging season last year in which she reached her first final on tour, finishing runner-up to Marta Kostyuk in Austin. The 23-year-old survived an early scare in Auckland with a comeback win over Tereza Martincova on Tuesday but she should be better in this, on paper, kinder fixture against world number 214 Lulu Sun. However, 22-year-old Sun looks to have found an affinity with the crowd in Auckland and the Swiss, who was born in New Zealand, is considering changing allegiances after enjoying the home support across her three straight-set wins from qualifying through to the round of 16. Gracheva, who herself knows all about that after switching allegiances from Russia to France last summer, will have to play the villain of the piece against an underdog with some momentum here but the eighth seed should be able to edge through.
TIP: VARVARA GRACHEVA TO WIN
