Paula Badosa vs Diana Shnaider Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Third Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Paula Badosa vs Diana Shnaider on and what time does it start? Paula Badosa vs Diana Shnaider will take place on Saturday 11th May, 2024 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Paula Badosa vs Diana Shnaider taking place? Paula Badosa vs Diana Shnaider will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Paula Badosa vs Diana Shnaider being played on? Paula Badosa vs Diana Shnaider will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Paula Badosa vs Diana Shnaider? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Paula Badosa vs Diana Shnaider
What channel is Paula Badosa vs Diana Shnaider on in the UK? Paula Badosa vs Diana Shnaider will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Paula Badosa vs Diana Shnaider in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Paula Badosa vs Diana Shnaider live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Former world number two Paula Badosa came back from a set down to beat 21st seed Ema Navarro on Thursday, backing-up an excellent opener over rising star Mirra Andreeva. The 26-year-old has won back-to-back matches for only the second times this season in what has been, so far, another year plagued by injury setbacks, but she reached the quarter-finals here last season in a rare spell of dependable fitness and this is suddenly an intriguing opportunity against Diana Shnaider in their third meeting this season.
20-year-old Shnaider will set a new career-high WTA world ranking of 51st after blasting past fellow Russian Liudmila Samsonova on Thursday and she beat Badosa, via a retirement, en-route to her maiden WTA title at the Hua Hin Championships in late January. Badosa returned the favour on clay at the Stuttgart Open last month, though, to take a 2-1 lead in their head-to-head after claiming their first encounter at the Charleston Open, also on clay, last season. Shnaider is improving everywhere all of the time but back Badosa, if she can stay fit, to find a way through on conditions that suit her best.
TIP: PAULA BADOSA TO WIN
