Paula Badosa vs Venus Williams – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 US Open
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THE FACTS
When is Paula Badosa vs Venus Williams on and what time does it start? Paula Badosa vs Venus Williams will take place on Wednesday 30th August, 2023 – not before 00:00 (UK)
Where is Paula Badosa vs Venus Williams taking place? Paula Badosa vs Venus Williams will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, USA
What surface is Paula Badosa vs Venus Williams being played on? Paula Badosa vs Venus Williams will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Paula Badosa vs Venus Williams? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Paula Badosa vs Venus Williams
What channel is Paula Badosa vs Venus Williams on in the UK? The US Open will be televised live on the Sky Sports
Where can I stream Paula Badosa vs Venus Williams in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the 2023 US Open live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams won the US Open in back-to-back seasons in 2000 and 2001, complementing her first and third major titles at Wimbledon earlier those summers. The 43-year-old is a legend of the sport and currently an utter marvel after her incredible result over Veronika Kudermetova last week in Cincinnati became her first top 20 win since 2019. The current world number 407 will be backed to the hilt by an adoring, partisan crowd against former world number two Paula Badosa and she stands the slightest chance at another huge upset against the out-of-sorts Spaniard. World number 46 Badosa reached the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters back in May to look like finally coming back into form but she suffered another injury setback in the second round of Wimbledon early last month and this will be her first match back on tour.
Badosa was born in New York but home-from-home advantage has yet to benefit her, with a 2-4 record so far at Flushing Meadows further suggesting a huge moment could be upon us. At her best, and not even at her best, Badosa should be coming through this match in straight sets but the potentially shrewd, potentially sentimental, move could be taking Williams to earn at least a set.
Paula Badosa has withdrawn from the US Open. Take Venus Williams to beat Greet Minnen outright.
