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THE FACTS
When is Elena Rybakina vs Kaja Juvan on and what time does it start? Elena Rybakina vs Kaja Juvan will take place on Wednesday 18th January, 2023 – not before 08:00 (UK)
Where is Elena Rybakina vs Kaja Juvan taking place? Elena Rybakina vs Kaja Juvan will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Elena Rybakina vs Kaja Juvan being played on? Elena Rybakina vs Kaja Juvan will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Elena Rybakina vs Kaja Juvan? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elena Rybakina vs Kaja Juvan
What channel is Elena Rybakina vs Kaja Juvan on in the UK? Elena Rybakina vs Kaja Juvan will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Elena Rybakina vs Kaja Juvan in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Elena Rybakina vs Kaja Juvan live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
23-year-old Elena Rybakina is a huge outlier as the 22nd seed in the Australian Open draw as her maiden Grand Slam title at Wimbledon did not come with the usual 2000 ranking points, meaning she is a top 10 player in all but name. The Kazakh coped well with her disrespectful placing on Court 13 on Monday to beat in-form Elisabetta Cocciaretto in straight sets but she looks to have been retrospectively been bumped up to a more commendable place on the John Cain Arena for her second round clash with Kaja Juvan. 22-year-old Juvan is much better than her current world ranking of 104th suggests and this could end up a proper thriller on Wednesday if the Slovenian brings her best to the big occasion. Rybakina spent the entirety of Wimbledon under the radar, even in the final in many respects, and she is well capable of a deep run in Melbourne with a powerful game for hardcourt conditions. Back the Kazakh to win outright here although she should be able to take it in two.