2022 Adelaide International 1 – Semi Final – Elena Rybakina vs Misaki Doi Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Elena Rybakina vs Misaki Doi on and what time does it start? Elena Rybakina vs Misaki Doi will take place on Saturday 8^th January, 2022 – not before 01:30 (UK)

Where is Elena Rybakina vs Misaki Doi taking place? Elena Rybakina vs Misaki Doi will take place in Memorial Drive Tennis Centre in Adelaide, Australia

What surface is Elena Rybakina vs Misaki Doi being played on? Elena Rybakina vs Misaki Doi will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Elena Rybakina vs Misaki Doi? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elena Rybakina vs Misaki Doi

What channel is Elena Rybakina vs Misaki Doi on? Elena Rybakina vs Misaki Doi will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app

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THE PREDICTION

World number 14 Elena Rybakina dropped the first set of her quarter-final with in-form Shelby Rogers but ultimately proved too strong in a three-set comeback. She takes on surprise semi-finalist Misaki Doi after the world number 105 battled past Kaja Juvan to win a tight deciding tiebreak in their third set. The 30-year-old is through to her first semi-final since 2019, the same year that she the winner of her only previous meeting with Rybakina at the Bastad Open on clay, but two years on and on a hardcourt she should find this promising youngster too powerful to stop. The Japanese’s performances this week require respect, so take Rybakina to win outright here despite the likelihood that she can do it in two.