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THE FACTS
When is Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Jasmine Paolini on and what time does it start? Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Jasmine Paolini will take place on Monday 17th January, 2022 – not before 04:00 (UK)
Where is Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Jasmine Paolini taking place? Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Jasmine Paolini will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Jasmine Paolini being played on? Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Jasmine Paolini will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Jasmine Paolini? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Jasmine Paolini
What channel is Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Jasmine Paolini on in the UK? Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Jasmine Paolini will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Jasmine Paolini in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Jasmine Paolini live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Both Elena-Gabriela Ruse and Jasmine Paolini won their first WTA tour titles last season, with Romania’s Ruse talking the Hamburg Open on clay and Italy’s Paolini winning the Slovenian Open on a hardcourt. A second final at the Palermo Open for Ruse suggests that were this meeting taking place on the clay she would be the solid favourite to win out but world number 52 Paolini probably just edges this on Melbourne’s hardcourts. However, Ruse was the winner of their only tour-level meeting in three sets in the Billie Jean King Cup play-offs last season. In a match that will probably need a decider, take Ruse to win at least a set as the likeliest of two capable winners.