Yanina Wickmayer vs Varvara Gracheva Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
When is Yanina Wickmayer vs Varvara Gracheva on and what time does it start? Yanina Wickmayer vs Varvara Gracheva will take place on Monday 15th January, 2024 – not before 00:00 (UK)
Where is Yanina Wickmayer vs Varvara Gracheva taking place? Yanina Wickmayer vs Varvara Gracheva will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Yanina Wickmayer vs Varvara Gracheva being played on? Yanina Wickmayer vs Varvara Gracheva will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Yanina Wickmayer vs Varvara Gracheva? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Yanina Wickmayer vs Varvara Gracheva
What channel is Yanina Wickmayer vs Varvara Gracheva on in the UK? Yanina Wickmayer vs Varvara Gracheva will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Yanina Wickmayer vs Varvara Gracheva in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Yanina Wickmayer vs Varvara Gracheva live on their website
THE PREDICTION
Former world number 12 Yanina Wickmayer reached the semi-finals of the US Open in 2009, with two round of 16 exits in 2010 and 2015 her best showings here in Melbourne. The 34-year-old brings a strong rank of 68th into the Australian Open after enjoying steady progress last season, reaching the semi-finals of both the Poland Open and Korea Open before defeats to eventual champions Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula, respectively. 23-year-old Varvara Gracheva brings a career-high WTA world ranking of 39th into the draw after another year of progress herself last season, including a maiden WTA final reached in Austin. The Frenchwoman stunned Daria Kasatkina in the first round here this time last season and she looks the reasonable favourite in this first meeting with Wickmayer with a 3-2 record for 2024 already. Back Gracheva to win at least a set as the likelier of two capable victors.
TIP: VARVARA GRACHEVA TO WIN A SET
