2021 Australian Open Second Round – Venus Williams vs Sara Errani Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

Where is Venus Williams vs Sara Errani taking place? Melbourne Park, Melbourne

When is Venus Williams vs Sara Errani on and what time does it start? Wednesday 10^th February, 2021 – not before 03:00 (UK)

Where can I get tickets for Venus Williams vs Sara Errani? Click here to reach the official 2021 Australian Open ticket selection

What channel is Venus Williams vs Sara Errani on? The 2021 Australian Open will be televised on Eurosport so it is worth checking their schedule for this specific match

Where can I stream Venus Williams vs Sara Errani in the UK? Sky customers can stream this match on the Sky Go app. Alternatively, the match can be streamed to subscribers of Eurosport Player, either on the official website or as an add-on to an Amazon Prime subscription

THE PREDICTION

World number 81 Venus Williams was excellent in defeating Kirsten Flipkens in straight sets to reach the second round of the Australian Open. The 40-year-old has finished as runner-up here in Melbourne twice, most recently to her younger sister Serena in 2017 and she reached the third round here last season. 33-year-old Sara Errani came through the qualifiers to make the first round here and came back from a set down to beat the 30^th seed Wang Qiang in the deciding set. She faces the unenviable task of playing the villain against Venus Williams next, who will be well-supported by the Melbourne crowd. 40-year-old Williams can often blast through the first few rounds in straight sets at Grand Slams before running out of steam but a three-set victory here looks the likely outcome considering both women’s performances on Monday.