Maryna Zanevska vs Veronika Kudermetova – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Maryna Zanevska vs Veronika Kudermetova on and what time does it start? Maryna Zanevska vs Veronika Kudermetova will take place on Tuesday 17th January, 2023 – not before 04:00 (UK)
Where is Maryna Zanevska vs Veronika Kudermetova taking place? Maryna Zanevska vs Veronika Kudermetova will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Maryna Zanevska vs Veronika Kudermetova being played on? Maryna Zanevska vs Veronika Kudermetova will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Maryna Zanevska vs Veronika Kudermetova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Maryna Zanevska vs Veronika Kudermetova
What channel is Maryna Zanevska vs Veronika Kudermetova on in the UK? Maryna Zanevska vs Veronika Kudermetova will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Maryna Zanevska vs Veronika Kudermetova in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Maryna Zanevska vs Veronika Kudermetova live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
25-year-old Veronika Kudermetova was one of the most consistent high-performers on tour last season to see her enter Melbourne at a career-high WTA world ranking of ninth. The Russian reached her first major quarter-final at Roland-Garros last summer and the round of 16 at the US Open later in the year to suggest she is ready to make the second week at the Australian Open for the first time. Kudermetova finished runner-up at three tournaments last season to Simona Halep at Melbourne 1, Anastasia Potapova at the Istanbul Open and Iga Swiatek at the Qatar Masters.
THE PREDICTION
World number nine Veronika Kudermetova pulled out of her semi-final with Belinda Bencic at Adelaide 2 on Friday to throw some doubt over fitness ahead of the Australian Open but it is likely just a precautionary measure. Hold off on this match until he Russian is confirmed to face world number 87 Maryna Zanevska but if she does this match looks a fairly one-sided affair. 29-year-old Zanevska has her moments on tour, with a shock win over fellow Belgian Elise Mertens this week one of them, but Kudermetova conceded just five games to her in their second round encounter at the US Open last season and she is in even better shape now. Back the Russian to win in straight sets.
