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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Anastasia Potapova vs Qinwen Zheng on and what time does it start? Anastasia Potapova vs Qinwen Zheng will take place on Wednesday 21st February, 2024 – not before 16:15 (UK)
Where is Anastasia Potapova vs Qinwen Zheng taking place? Anastasia Potapova vs Qinwen Zheng will take place at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in Dubai, UAE
What surface is Anastasia Potapova vs Qinwen Zheng being played on? Anastasia Potapova vs Qinwen Zheng will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Anastasia Potapova vs Qinwen Zheng? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Anastasia Potapova vs Qinwen Zheng
What channel is Anastasia Potapova vs Qinwen Zheng on in the UK? Anastasia Potapova vs Qinwen Zheng will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Anastasia Potapova vs Qinwen Zheng in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Anastasia Potapova vs Qinwen Zheng live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number seven Qinwen Zheng came back from a set down to beat qualifier Nao Hibino on Tuesday as she continues to tackle the new weight of last month’s remarkable run to the Australian Open final on her shoulders. The 21-year-old won her first two titles last season, either side of picking up Gold at the Asian Games, but her career was truly changed by finishing runner-up to Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne and the next few months could prove a difficult balancing act between expectation and reality. World number 35 Anastasia Potapova conceded just three games to lucky loser Lucia Bronzetti to look a serious threat to Zheng, particularly as she beat the Chinese in straight sets to reach the Miami Open quarter-finals almost 12 months ago. The Russian showed the tennis world what she is capable this time last season and she is not far from bursting back into form. Three sets seem likelier than two here, with their 1-1 head-to-head record at tour level seeing a tight win apiece, to suggest backing Zheng to win at least one is the sensible way to avoid a result.
TIP: QINWEN ZHENG TO WIN A SET