Xinyu Wang vs Xiyu Wang Preview & Prediction | 2024 Auckland Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 250
When is Xinyu Wang vs Xiyu Wang on and what time does it start? Xinyu Wang vs Xiyu Wang will take place on Tuesday 2nd January, 2024 – not before 23:00 (UK)
Where is Xinyu Wang vs Xiyu Wang taking place? Xinyu Wang vs Xiyu Wang will take place at the ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand
What surface is Xinyu Wang vs Xiyu Wang being played on? Xinyu Wang vs Xiyu Wang will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Xinyu Wang vs Xiyu Wang? Click here for the latest ticket information for Xinyu Wang vs Xiyu Wang
What channel is Xinyu Wang vs Xiyu Wang on in the UK? Xinyu Wang vs Xiyu Wang will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Xinyu Wang vs Xiyu Wang in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Xinyu Wang vs Xiyu Wang live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
This should be a fascinating first tour-level encounter between two 22-year-old compatriots and contemporaries Xinyu Wang and Xiyu Wang, both of whom worked their way onto the main tour around this time two years ago. World number 35 Xinyu enjoyed the better 2023, impressing throughout the late hardcourt swing with runs to the round of 16 at the US Open and semi-finals at the Tokyo Open, but her greatest achievement to date is winning the women’s doubles event at Roland-Garros alongside Su-wei Hsieh. Xiyu enjoyed a similar stretch of form in 2022 with a series of eye-catching results over top 20 players but she bounced back from a slow 2023 by claiming a maiden WTA title at the Guangzhou Open in September.
Xinyu Wang looks the likelier to come through this intriguing clash after a strong performance against Yulia Putintseva on Tuesday but Xiyu is a gutsy defender capable of forcing a decider at least. The sensible pick is taking Xinyu Wang to earn at least a set to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: XINYU WANG TO WIN A SET
