Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the 2024 Australian Open match.
Victoria Azarenka
Azarenka played perfectly well in the game against Ostapenko. Not only on her own serve. He made 68% on the 2nd serve of Ostapenko, using all her break points. Victoria ended the game with a positive balance of winners and unforced errors (23-17). Azarenka has enough experience, so she’s definitely the favourite in this game.
Dayana Yastremska
Yastremska passed through qualification in this tournament. She beat Voundroušová (2-0), Cracheva (2-0) and Navarro (2-1) in the top half. She’s unlikely to advance to the quarter-finals, though. Azarenka is a difficult opponent for Yastremska, as the last two games have been won by Victoria. Azarenka beat Yastremska 2-0 in Guadalajara in September last year.
Victoria Azarenka – Dayana Yastremska prediction
Azarenka is an experienced player, who has been performing in this tournament confidently. She beat Ostapenko (2-0). She performed perfectly well in this game: Azarenka made 11 aces with only 3 double faults and 80% 1st serve win.
Azarenka is in her perfect form in this Australian Open. She's getting even better with every round of the tournament. Yastremska will not be able to beat Azarenka.
