Nuria Parrizas-Diaz vs Jessica Pegula – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Nuria Parrizas-Diaz vs Jessica Pegula on and what time does it start? Nuria Parrizas-Diaz vs Jessica Pegula will take place on Friday 21st January, 2022 – not before 00:00 (UK)
Where is Nuria Parrizas-Diaz vs Jessica Pegula taking place? Nuria Parrizas-Diaz vs Jessica Pegula will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Nuria Parrizas-Diaz vs Jessica Pegula being played on? Nuria Parrizas-Diaz vs Jessica Pegula will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Nuria Parrizas-Diaz vs Jessica Pegula? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Nuria Parrizas-Diaz vs Jessica Pegula
What channel is Nuria Parrizas-Diaz vs Jessica Pegula on in the UK? Nuria Parrizas-Diaz vs Jessica Pegula will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Nuria Parrizas-Diaz vs Jessica Pegula in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Nuria Parrizas-Diaz vs Jessica Pegula live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
NURIA PARRIZAS-DIAZ
30-year-old Nuria Parrizas-Diaz will set a new career-high WTA world ranking of at least 64th no matter the outcome of this match after receiving a walkover to the third round. The Spaniard conceded just four games in her opening match against Irina Bara and now faces a huge opportunity to reach the round of 16 on her Australian Open debut after improving massively on the ITF circuit last season.
JESSICA PEGULA
27-year-old Jessica Pegula looked more assured in a straight-sets victory over Bernarda Pera on Wednesday after a tough opening round battle with Anhelina Kalinina. The 21st seed saved eight of 10 break points against Pera in a competitive win that should help her gear up for another tilt at the second week here in Melbourne after she set her best Grand Slam result with a quarter-final exit here last season.
THE PREDICTION
Nuria Parrizas-Diaz is not somebody to underestimate here despite the Spaniard coming through to the third round with just two sets played so far. The 30-year-old has seriously improved over the last few years and reaching the second week of her debut Australian Open, and second Grand Slam ever, will be a white-hot motivation for Jessica Pegula to fight. The world number 21 is one of the grittier players on tour and taking her to win at least a set is the sensible option here with it likely even if she loses. Otherwise, take the American to win outright but be warmed that there is the scent of an upset about this one.
