Sloane Stephens vs Olivia Gadecki Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
When is Sloane Stephens vs Olivia Gadecki on and what time does it start? Sloane Stephens vs Olivia Gadecki will take place on Tuesday 16th January, 2024 – not before 00:00 (UK)
Where is Sloane Stephens vs Olivia Gadecki taking place? Sloane Stephens vs Olivia Gadecki will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Sloane Stephens vs Olivia Gadecki being played on? Sloane Stephens vs Olivia Gadecki will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Sloane Stephens vs Olivia Gadecki? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Sloane Stephens vs Olivia Gadecki
What channel is Sloane Stephens vs Olivia Gadecki on in the UK? Sloane Stephens vs Olivia Gadecki will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Sloane Stephens vs Olivia Gadecki in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Sloane Stephens vs Olivia Gadecki live on their website
THE PREDICTION
30-year-old Sloane Stephens set a career-high WTA world ranking of third after winning the 2017 US Open, beating Madison Keys, and she finished runner-up to Simona Halep at Roland-Garros a year later. The American has struggled with consistency issues on tour practically ever since but she has reached a further three quarter-finals at Grand Slams after that Paris final and she broke a four-year WTA title duck with her seventh picked up at the Guadalajara Open in 2022. Stephens brings a two-match losing streak into Melbourne after defeats to Elise Mertens in Brisbane and Yue Yuan in Hobart but she is always capable of finding her illusive, incredible best tennis at the most prestigious events.
21-year-old Olivia Gadecki set a career-high WTA world ranking of 120th this week after receiving a wildcard to make her Grand Slam debut in front of a partisan crowd here in Melbourne and the Aussie stands a chance at the upset. Stephens is capable of any result from 6-0 6-0 through to a shock straight-sets defeat so back the American to earn at least a set as the likelier victor whilst we wait to see her level.
TIP: SLOANE STEPHENS TO WIN A SET
