Rebeka Masarova vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
When is Rebeka Masarova vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich on and what time does it start? Rebeka Masarova vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich will take place on Monday 15th January, 2024 – not before 02:00 (UK)
Where is Rebeka Masarova vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich taking place? Rebeka Masarova vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Rebeka Masarova vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich being played on? Rebeka Masarova vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich will take place on an outdoor hard court
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What channel is Rebeka Masarova vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich on in the UK? Rebeka Masarova vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Rebeka Masarova vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Rebeka Masarova vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich live on their website
THE PREDICTION
29-year-old Aliaksandra Sasnovich set a career-high WTA world ranking of 29th after an impressive run to the round of 16 at Roland-Garros in 2022 but it has been some time since she has displayed her previous best. The Belarussian has finished runner-up four times on the WTA tour, most recently at Melbourne 2 in 2022, but she has enjoyed a few eye-catching results elsewhere – particularly on prestigious hardcourts – to always pose a threat at this level. World number 94 Rebeka Masarova enjoyed an ultimately strong 2023 despite a lack of consistency, with her first round victory over Maria Sakkari at the US Open as good as a second round defeat to Anna-Karolina Schmiedlova was a missed opportunity. Sasnovich and Masarova shared the spoils last season with a win apiece on tour but Sasnovich claimed their hardcourt meeting in Dubai to look the slight favourite here. However, Masarova won at least a set in both encounters to offer a suitable alternative to picking a winner.
TIP: REBEKA MASAROVA TO WIN A SET