Paula Badosa vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
When is Paula Badosa vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on and what time does it start? Paula Badosa vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova will take place on Wednesday 17th January, 2024 – not before 02:00 (UK)
Where is Paula Badosa vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova taking place? Paula Badosa vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Paula Badosa vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova being played on? Paula Badosa vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Paula Badosa vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Paula Badosa vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
What channel is Paula Badosa vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on in the UK? Paula Badosa vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Paula Badosa vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Paula Badosa vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova live on their website
THE PREDICTION
This should be a fascinating first encounter between former number two Paula Badosa and former number 11 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, with both on journeys back from injury. 26-year-old Badosa has struggled to stay fit for longer than a month on tour since mid-2022 but she impressed on Monday, conceding just four games to Taylor Townsend, and she will be well-backed as a popular star of the Netflix documentary ‘Break Point’ – which detailed her struggle in series one.
32-year-old Pavlyuchenkova beat an out-of-sorts Donna Vekic in straight sets on Monday to assume the Croat’s seeded draw but two serious unseeded talents meet here for what could end up a thriller on Wednesday. The Russian finished runner-up to Barbora Krejcikova at Roland-Garros in 2021, the same season that Badosa’s form peaked with a run to the quarter-finals in Paris and victory at Indian Wells, but she has enjoyed the much better form since returning from her own long absence last season. Back Pavlyuchenkova to win outright, probably in three.
TIP: ANASTASIA PAVLYUCHENKOVA TO WIN
