Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the 2024 Australian Open match.
Zheng Qinwen
Zheng beat Dayana Yastremska in the semi-final (2-0). It was expected. But it’s hard to say that the Chinese player had a huge advantage over her opponent. Qinwen let Yastremska get 10 break points, however Zheng won 8 of them. The Chinese player ended the match with a negative balance of winners and unforced errors (15-19). Zheng will finally play against a top opponent in this game. It’s hard to believe that the Chinese player will won. There’s no understanding of what she can do against Aryna.
Aryna Sabalenka
Sabalenka didn’t let her opponents to win a set. She’s ready to defend the title. Some problems seemed to emerge in the semi-finals as the third number of the world rankings played against her. Aryna won again (2-0), even though she played a tie-break in the first set. Statistics are great, with 4 aces and 3 double faults, 70% first serve win and 50% second serve win. Sabalenka had 10 break points, using 4 of them. It’s impossible to stop Aryna now.
Zheng Qinwen – Aryna Sabalenka prediction
Qinwen is an unexpected participant of the Australian Open final. But she was lucky to face the opponents. There was no one from the 50 of the world ranking. Final will see the opponent of another level.
Sabalenka is lucky with the opponent. She will get the title.
