Qinwen Zheng vs Katie Boulter Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
When is Qinwen Zheng vs Katie Boulter on and what time does it start? Qinwen Zheng vs Katie Boulter will take place on Thursday 18th January, 2024 – not before 02:00 (UK)
Where is Qinwen Zheng vs Katie Boulter taking place? Qinwen Zheng vs Katie Boulter will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Qinwen Zheng vs Katie Boulter being played on? Qinwen Zheng vs Katie Boulter will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Qinwen Zheng vs Katie Boulter? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Qinwen Zheng vs Katie Boulter
What channel is Qinwen Zheng vs Katie Boulter on in the UK? Qinwen Zheng vs Katie Boulter will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Qinwen Zheng vs Katie Boulter in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Qinwen Zheng vs Katie Boulter live on their website
THE PREDICTION
World number 15 Qinwen Zheng avoided a real upset on Tuesday, coming back from a set down to Ashlyn Krueger, but she should be better for an early scare as one of a few genuine dark horses for the last eight at least. The 21-year-old enjoyed an incredible second-half to last season with her first two WTA titles picked up at the Palermo Ladies Open and Zhengzhou Open complementing her Gold Medal at the Asian Games but her crowning achievement was a remarkable run to the quarter-finals at the US Open.
World number 54 Katie Boulter looked in good shape in a tough straight-sets opener over Yue Yuan on Tuesday, surviving a wobble on match points with a serious surge in the second-set tiebreak. The 27-year-old also claimed her maiden WTA title at the Nottingham Open on grass last summer but she has a powerful game for hardcourts too to look a creditable threat to Zheng’s campaign. The Chinese should be taking this first encounter in straight sets at her best but with Boulter in the better moment back Zheng to edge this outright.
TIP: QINWEN ZHENG TO WIN
