Simona Halep vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Simona Halep vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia on and what time does it start? Simona Halep vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia will take place on Thursday 20th January, 2022 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Simona Halep vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia taking place? Simona Halep vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Simona Halep vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia being played on? Simona Halep vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Simona Halep vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Simona Halep vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia
What channel is Simona Halep vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia on in the UK? Simona Halep vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Simona Halep vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Simona Halep vs Beatriz Haddad-Maia live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
SIMONA HALEP
World number 15 Simona Halep beat Magdalena Frech in straight sets on Tuesday, although the Pole broke back on four occasions in a see-saw match. 30-year-old Halep is still on her way back to the peak of her powers after an injury-plagued 2021 season, with a first title since the 2020 Dubai Open won in Melbourne two weeks ago a huge boost. Former world number one Halep won Roland-Garros in 2018 and Wimbledon in 2019 for two of her now total 23 career WTA titles.
BEATRIZ HADDAD-MAIA
World number 83 Beatriz Haddad-Maia came back from a set down to beat Katie Volynets on Tuesday. The 25-year-old is through to the second round of the Australian Open for a third-consecutive season and targeting a career-first third round at a major.
THE PREDICTION
It is no surprise to find that Halep was the winner in straight sets the only previous time she faced Haddad-Maia, in the second round of Wimbledon back in 2017. The 30-year-old looks set for a resurgent year on tour and she will be keen on making a statement here with so few people mentioning her in the title-contenders conversation. Halep should come through in two.
