Viktoriya Tomova vs Belinda Bencic – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Viktoriya Tomova vs Belinda Bencic on and what time does it start? Viktoriya Tomova vs Belinda Bencic will take place on Tuesday 17th January, 2023 – not before 08:00 (UK)
Where is Viktoriya Tomova vs Belinda Bencic taking place? Viktoriya Tomova vs Belinda Bencic will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Viktoriya Tomova vs Belinda Bencic being played on? Viktoriya Tomova vs Belinda Bencic will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Viktoriya Tomova vs Belinda Bencic? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Viktoriya Tomova vs Belinda Bencic
What channel is Viktoriya Tomova vs Belinda Bencic on in the UK? Viktoriya Tomova vs Belinda Bencic will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Viktoriya Tomova vs Belinda Bencic in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Viktoriya Tomova vs Belinda Bencic live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
25-year-old Belinda Bencic should be considered a dark horse for the Australian Open title after winning Adelaide 2, conceding just two games to world number eight Daria Kasatkina in s huge statement of intent. The Swiss reached the semi-finals of the US Open in 2019 before defeat to eventual champion Bianca Andreescu but she failed to make it past the third round at any Grand Slam last season, with her last deep run ended in the quarter-finals of the US Open in 2021 by Emma Raducanu. Bencic helped Switzerland to a first Billie Jean King Cup title late last season to go alongside her two Gold Medals representing her country at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021 but after 10 years in and around the top of the sport she is arguably due a first major final. This looks a very kind opening fixture against world number 91 Viktoria Tomova, who has yet to play a competitive match this season. The 27-year-old’s last tour-level victory came last July, so back Bencic to make it six wins on the spin with a straight-sets result.
