Coco Gauff vs Qinwen Zheng Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Quarter-Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Coco Gauff vs Qinwen Zheng on and what time does it start? Coco Gauff vs Qinwen Zheng will take place on Tuesday 14th May, 2024 – not before 19:30 (UK)
Where is Coco Gauff vs Qinwen Zheng taking place? Coco Gauff vs Qinwen Zheng will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Coco Gauff vs Qinwen Zheng being played on? Coco Gauff vs Qinwen Zheng will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Coco Gauff vs Qinwen Zheng? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Coco Gauff vs Qinwen Zheng
What channel is Coco Gauff vs Qinwen Zheng on in the UK? Coco Gauff vs Qinwen Zheng will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Coco Gauff vs Qinwen Zheng in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Coco Gauff vs Qinwen Zheng live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number three Coco Gauff continues to fight her wayward serve but she dug deep to come back from a set down against a briefly resurgent Paula Badosa on Monday, out-breaking the Spaniard 7-5. The 20-year-old was struggling with several of her weapons this time last season, culminating in a first round exit to Sofia Kenin at Wimbledon that sent her back to the drawing board, but she returned in insatiable form to fulfil her destiny with a maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open at 19 years old.
World number seven Qinwen Zheng came close to realising a similar dream when she finished runner-up to Aryna Sabalenka, whom had beaten Gauff in the semi-finals, at the Australian Open in January. The 21-year-old enacted revenge on her former coach, Wim Fissette, by beating his new charge Naomi Osaka comfortably on Monday and that could be the result that sparks her back into life as she has claimed three wins on the spin for the first time since Melbourne. Both Gauff and Zheng can be excellent on clay at their respective best but this first meeting between the two should be about whomever handles themselves best sub-optimally and that has tended to see Gauff find a way through. Back the American to reach the semi-finals.
TIP: COCO GAUFF TO WIN
