Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Australian Open match.
Magdalena Fręch and Mirra Andreeva both reached the round of 16 in Melbourne last year and are keen to replicate that performance. For Andreeva, it's an opportunity to cement her status as one of the most promising players globally, while for Fręch, it's a chance to display competitive tennis at a high level.
Magdalena Fręch
In the previous rounds, Magdalena Fręch defeated Polina Kudermetova (6:4, 6:4) and Anna Blinkova (0:6, 6:0, 6:2). In the second match, the Pole demonstrated an impressive ability to adapt to the situation on court. After a disastrous first set, she radically changed her tactics, forcing her opponent into errors, which determined the outcome. She appears confident against Russian players, having won four of her last five encounters.
Mirra Andreeva
Mirra Andreeva experienced two distinct matches in terms of quality. While she played confidently against Marie Bouzková, sealing the match in two sets (6:3, 6:3), Moyuka Uchijima almost caused an upset in the next round. Mirra displayed fighting spirit to win the decisive tie-break (4:6, 6:3, 7:6). Ultimately, Andreeva committed 52 unforced errors compared to the Japanese player's 26. In Melbourne, the Russian has been quite successful, winning five out of six matches, with four of them concluding with 20 or more games.
Magdalena Fręch vs Mirra Andreeva Prediction
Fręch boasts tactical flexibility and the ability to adapt to her opponent, making her a challenging adversary. Andreeva, on the other hand, will showcase her class in decisive moments through her aggressive play and strong-willed character. We anticipate a hard-fought match.
