Mai Hontama vs Shuai Zhang Preview & Prediction | 2024 Indian Wells Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Mai Hontama vs Shuai Zhang on and what time does it start? Mai Hontama vs Shuai Zhang will take place on Wednesday 6th March, 2024 – not before 20:15 (UK)
Where is Mai Hontama vs Shuai Zhang taking place? Mai Hontama vs Shuai Zhang will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA
What surface is Mai Hontama vs Shuai Zhang being played on? Mai Hontama vs Shuai Zhang will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Mai Hontama vs Shuai Zhang? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Mai Hontama vs Shuai Zhang
What channel is Mai Hontama vs Shuai Zhang on in the UK? Mai Hontama vs Shuai Zhang will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Mai Hontama vs Shuai Zhang in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Mai Hontama vs Shuai Zhang live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Former world number 22 Shuai Zhang set a new WTA record for the longest losing streak on tour with her defeat to Karolina Pliskova in Cluj-Napoca last month, falling in straight sets to the eventual champion to make it 18 matches without a win. The 35-year-old’s struggles are all the more fascinating considering she enjoyed an excellent 2022, winning her third WTA title in Lyon before a run to the round of 16 at the US Open, but it is currently difficult to see where her salvation will come from. 24-year-old Mai Hontama will set a new career-high WTA world ranking of 110th after qualifying well this week to bring some momentum into only her second ever Masters campaign and she will be well aware of her opponents’ current shortcomings. Shuai Zhang won a doubles match in Austin last week to at least get the taste for it back but back Hontama to build on her strong qualifying campaign to win outright here.
TIP: MAI HONTAMA TO WIN
