Qinwen Zheng vs Ekaterina Alexandrova – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Madrid Open
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THE FACTS
When is Qinwen Zheng vs Ekaterina Alexandrova on and what time does it start? Qinwen Zheng vs Ekaterina Alexandrova will take place on Sunday 30th April, 2023 – not before 19:00 (UK)
Where is Qinwen Zheng vs Ekaterina Alexandrova taking place? Qinwen Zheng vs Ekaterina Alexandrova will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Qinwen Zheng vs Ekaterina Alexandrova being played on? Qinwen Zheng vs Ekaterina Alexandrova will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Qinwen Zheng vs Ekaterina Alexandrova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Qinwen Zheng vs Ekaterina Alexandrova
What channel is Qinwen Zheng vs Ekaterina Alexandrova on in the UK? Qinwen Zheng vs Ekaterina Alexandrova will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Qinwen Zheng vs Ekaterina Alexandrova in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Qinwen Zheng vs Ekaterina Alexandrova live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
20-year-old Qinwen Zheng should set a new career-high WTA world ranking of around 21st after beating Caty McNally in straight sets on Friday. The Chinese rising star has impressed on all surfaces over the past 12 months but clay seems to be her most natural so far, with a brilliant run to the round of 16 at Roland-Garros last summer ended in three sets by eventual champion Iga Swiatek. It took Swiatek to knock the Zheng out of the Stuttgart Open last week and it should take a player ranked inside the top 20 at least to oust her here. World number 17 Ekaterina Alexandrova fits that requirement and she enjoyed a run to the semi-final here last season before defeat to eventual champion Ons Jabeur. The 28-year-old recently corrected some poor early form in 2023 with a strong run to the quarter-finals of the Miami Open and she impressed in Charleston on clay before losing to eventual runner-up Belinda Bencic. Alexandrova beat Zheng in three sets at Charleston last season in their only previous encounter and recent results suggest she is the slightest of favourites here. Back Alexandrova to earn at least a set and leave the victor up to chance in a match likely to go the distance.
