Australian Open 2021: Simona Halep vs Ajla Tomljanović – Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction


Australian Open 2021: Simona Halep vs Ajla Tomljanović – Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
Simona Halep Ajla Tomljanović

Simona Halep is seeded no.2 in this year’s Australian Open, and in her first round encounter she showed us why. Lizette Cabrera didn’t know what hit her as she surrendered the match 6-2 6-1  in straight sets in just 59 minutes. In her second round encounter, Halep will take on Australian Ajla Tomljanović

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Match Details:

  • Fixture: Simona Halep vs Ajla Tomljanović 
  • Date: 10 February 2021
  • Tournament: Australian Open 2021
  • Round: 2nd Round
  • Venue: Melbourne, Australia
  • Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
  • Prize Money: $ 115,275 (USD)

Simona Halep vs Ajla Tomljanović : Preview

Simona Halep

World no.67 Tomljanović took out Misaki Doi of Japan 6-2 6-1 in her first round encounter. An impressive win but arguably against a much weaker opponent. Halep was flawless in her match and showed no signs of the back injury she sustained in the warm up event. 

Simona Halep vs Ajla Tomljanović : H2H

Ajla Tomljanović

They have faced each other three times in the past. With Halep winning all the three encounters. The last of which was in 2020 at the Adelaide International where she won 6-4 7-5.

So H2H in favor of Halep 3-0. 

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Simona Halep vs Ajla Tomljanović : Prediction 

Simona Halep

Halep looks set to avenge her Australian Open misfortunes of the past. She looks sharp and fit. On the other hand Tomljanović has been in this situation before, but has not been able to capitalize. Looks like Tomljanović will once again end her Grand Slam journey in the early rounds of the event. 

Match Prediction:  Halep to win in straight sets. 

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