Paula Badosa vs Yulia Putintseva Preview & Prediction | 2024 French Open | Second Round
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Paula Badosa and Yulia Putintseva will meet for the first time on their favoured clay in what could be a thriller.
START DATE/TIME: Thursday 30th May 2024, UK – not before 10:00 / US EST – not before 05:00 / US PST – not before 02:00
VENUE: Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France
SURFACE: Outdoor clay
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Eurosport / US – NBC, Peacock and Tennis Channel
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – discovery+ / US – NBC, Peacock and Tennis Channel
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PAULA BADOSA VS YULIA PUTINTSEVA PREDICTION
Former world number two Paula Badosa came back from a set down to beat Katie Boulter on Tuesday, improving considerably after a tough start. The 26-year-old reached the quarter-finals here at her peak three years ago and she looks to be establishing a clean bill of health after successfully completing a sixth match without retirement.
World number 39 Yulia Putintseva will be a tough task, though, after conceding just three games to 2018 runner-up Sloane Stephens on Tuesday. The 29-year-old has been one of the form players this season, reaching back-to-back quarter-finals in Miami and Madrid to repair her dwindling ranking, and she will be well aware of her opponent’s brittle fitness.
Badosa leads their head-to-head 2-1, with Putintseva’s only win coming via a retirement at the Canada Masters two years ago, to suggest backing the Spaniard to earn at least a set is the sensible way to avoid a result.
PAULA BADOSA VS YULIA PUTINTSEVA TIP: PAULA BADOSA TO WIN A SET
