Qinwen Zheng vs Ashlyn Krueger Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
When is Qinwen Zheng vs Ashlyn Krueger on and what time does it start? Qinwen Zheng vs Ashlyn Krueger will take place on Tuesday 16th January, 2024 – not before 05:15 (UK)
Where is Qinwen Zheng vs Ashlyn Krueger taking place? Qinwen Zheng vs Ashlyn Krueger will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Qinwen Zheng vs Ashlyn Krueger being played on? Qinwen Zheng vs Ashlyn Krueger will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Qinwen Zheng vs Ashlyn Krueger? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Qinwen Zheng vs Ashlyn Krueger
What channel is Qinwen Zheng vs Ashlyn Krueger on in the UK? Qinwen Zheng vs Ashlyn Krueger will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Qinwen Zheng vs Ashlyn Krueger in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Qinwen Zheng vs Ashlyn Krueger live on their website
THE PREDICTION
21-year-old Qinwen Zheng brings a career-high WTA world ranking of 13th into the Australian Open after enjoying an incredible second-half to last season. The Chinese rising star enjoyed a serious upturn in form on the late hardcourt swing, taking Iga Swiatek to three sets before defeat at the Cincinnati Masters before a huge run to the quarter-finals of the US Open saw her stun former finalist Ons Jabeur in straight sets. Zheng then won Gold at the Asian Games to further cement her status as China’s leading global athlete and she picked up two WTA titles in Palermo and Zhangzhou before finishing runner-up at the WTA Elite Trophy.
World number 78 Ashlyn Kruger is no pushover, though, after claiming her maiden WTA title at the Osaka Open late last season. The 19-year-old brings a three-match losing streak into her Melbourne debut to likely fall to one of the shortest straws in the draw here but the American is tenacious enough to warrant early caution. Back Zheng to win outright.
TIP: QINWEN ZHENG TO WIN
