Shuai Zhang vs Petra Martic – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Shuai Zhang vs Petra Martic on and what time does it start? Shuai Zhang vs Petra Martic will take place on Thursday 19th January, 2023 – not before 04:00 (UK)
Where is Shuai Zhang vs Petra Martic taking place? Shuai Zhang vs Petra Martic will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Shuai Zhang vs Petra Martic being played on? Shuai Zhang vs Petra Martic will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Shuai Zhang vs Petra Martic? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Shuai Zhang vs Petra Martic
What channel is Shuai Zhang vs Petra Martic on in the UK? Shuai Zhang vs Petra Martic will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Shuai Zhang vs Petra Martic in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Shuai Zhang vs Petra Martic live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
23rd seed Shuai Zhang needed three sets to beat the returning Patricia Tig on Wednesday in one of the weather-delayed first round matches but a 6-0 third set suggests she will be better in the second round. The 33-year-old comes into Melbourne at a career-high WTA world ranking of 22nd after a brilliant renaissance year on tour last season, with a deep run to the round of 16 at the US Open eventually ended by Coco Gauff. World number 37 Petra Martic beat an out-of-form Viktorija Golubic in straight sets on Tuesday in a good reaction to a tough campaign as Croatia’s number one at the United Cup last time out. This looks one of the tighter matches on Thursday but Shuai Zhang levelled their tour-level head-to-head 1-1 with a straight sets victory in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open last September. Back the Chinese star to earn at least a set and leave the victor up to chance.
