2021 Slovenia Open Quarter-Final – Kaja Juvan vs Tamara Zidansek Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Kaja Juvan vs Tamara Zidansek taking place? Kaja Juvan vs Tamara Zidansek will take place at the Tennis Club Portoroz in Portoroz, Slovenia
When is Kaja Juvan vs Tamara Zidansek on and what time does it start? Kaja Juvan vs Tamara Zidansek will take place on Friday 17th September, 2021 – not before 18:00 (UK)
What surface is Kaja Juvan vs Tamara Zidansek being played on? Kaja Juvan vs Tamara Zidansek will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Kaja Juvan vs Tamara Zidansek? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Kaja Juvan vs Tamara Zidansek
What channel is Kaja Juvan vs Tamara Zidansek on? Kaja Juvan vs Tamara Zidansek will be televised on the Amazon Prime Video app on smart TVs
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THE PREDICTION
There is little time for Kaja Juvan to prepare for this quarter-final against fellow Slovenian Tamara Zidansek at the Slovenian Open but we have often seen this season how a delayed match carrying over to the next day has helped a player’s rhythm. Juvan needed to reconvene her match today against Aleksandra Krunic but got the job done in straight sets to back up her excellent defeat of the top seed Petra Martic. In almost total contrast, Zidansek enjoyed a walkover to the quarter-finals after Anhelina Kalinina pulled out which leaves her well rested but also likely to be up against it from the off here.
Juvan will have to beat Zidansek for the first time in her career if she is to continue this strong form into the semi-finals, with the higher-ranked Slovenian leading their head-to-head record 2-0 in tour-level matches. Including in the Madrid Masters qualifying this season, Zidansek has beaten Juvan twice on her favoured clay surface and once on a hardcourt at the Mexican Open last season. However, given today’s unique circumstances and the fact that Zidansek’s best form seems to have been reserved for the clay season, take Juvan to win at least a set as the likelier of two capable winners.
