Australian Open 2021: Aryna Sabalenka vs Ann Li – Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
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Seventh seed Aryna Sabalenka will face American Ann Li in the third round of Australian Open 2021.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Aryna Sabalenka vs Ann Li
- Date: 12 February 2021
- Tournament: Australian Open 2021
- Round: 3rd Round
- Venue: Melbourne, Australia
- Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
- Prize Money: 165,228 $ (USD)
Aryna Sabalenka vs Ann Li: Match Preview
Sabalenka achieved a career-high ranking of No.7 this January and will look to justify it by her performance on the court. She started the 2021 season on a high winning the Abu Dhabi Open. But had a disappointing outing in the Aussie summer leg losing in the first round to Kaia Kanepi in the build-up tournament.
She bounced back at the Australian Open winning the first two rounds convincingly. She defeated Daria Kasatkina 7-6(5),6-3 in the second round.
It has been a dream run for young American Ann Li. She is undefeated in the 2021 season. Last week she reached her maiden WTA final in the Grampians Trophy, beating the likes of Sorana Cirstea and Jennifer Brady.
The junior Wimbledon champion looks good in sensational touch this week too. She has defeated the likes of Shuai Zhang and Alize Cornet to reach the third round.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Ann Li: Head-to-Head
The two players haven’t met on tour yet. This will be their first meeting and it should be a tight match given both the players are in form. The H2H stands at 0-0.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Ann Li: Prediction
Although Sabalenka is highly seeded, this won’t be an easy outing for her. Li is coming into the match with a lot of momentum and will surely match her opponent. This match looks like going down the distance and Sabalenka prevailing by the finest of margins.
Prediction: Sabalenka to win three sets.
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