Jasmine Paolini vs Anna Kalinskaya Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
When is Jasmine Paolini vs Anna Kalinskaya on and what time does it start? Jasmine Paolini vs Anna Kalinskaya will take place on Monday 22nd January, 2024 – not before 06:00 (UK)
Where is Jasmine Paolini vs Anna Kalinskaya taking place? Jasmine Paolini vs Anna Kalinskaya will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Jasmine Paolini vs Anna Kalinskaya being played on? Jasmine Paolini vs Anna Kalinskaya will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Jasmine Paolini vs Anna Kalinskaya? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Jasmine Paolini vs Anna Kalinskaya
What channel is Jasmine Paolini vs Anna Kalinskaya on in the UK? Jasmine Paolini vs Anna Kalinskaya will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Jasmine Paolini vs Anna Kalinskaya in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Jasmine Paolini vs Anna Kalinskaya live on their website
THE LOWDOWN
JASMINE PAOLINI
28-year-old Jasmine Paolini will set a new career-high WTA world ranking of around 24th after an impressive, clutch display against Anna Blinkova on Saturday, ousting Elena Rybakina’s conqueror in straight sets. The Italian has enjoyed a fabulous upturn in form since the end of the clay swing, finishing runner-up to Qinwen Zheng in Palermo and to Elise Mertens in Monastir amidst strong runs at Masters events in Cincinnati and Beijing. Paolini is through to the last 16 at a Grand Slam for the first time, doing so without yet dropping a set.
ANNA KALINSKAYA
25-year-old Anna Kalinskaya can break inside the top 50 for the first time with one more win in Melbourne after an excellent fight back from a 10-8 tiebreak down to oust former number three Sloane Stephens on Saturday. The Russian is through to the round of 16 at the Australian Open for the first time having neve previously won a match in Melbourne but she proved herself a burgeoning talent with strong results on the clay last spring, stunning the likes of Victoria Azarenka and Elena Rybakina before injury hampered the rest of her season.
THE PREDICTION
Two contrasting styles face off here in the biggest match of their careers so far. 25-year-old Anna Kalinskaya was proving to be a real handful on clay last spring but she looks an even bigger threat on hardcourts when fit enough to find some rhythm. A victory over Barbora Krejcikova last week in Adelaide suggested she was ready to build here but effervescent Jasmine Paolini is well-versed in causing upsets as a perennial underdog. The Italian is yet to drop a set anywhere in Melbourne, winning three singles matches and two doubles alongside Sara Errani, to look ready for a career day here. Take Paolini to earn at least a set to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: JASMINE PAOLINI TO WIN A SET
