French Open 2021: Ashleigh Barty vs Bernarda Pera- Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

World No.1 and winner at Roland Garros in 2019, Ashleigh Barty will kickstart her campaign at the French Open 2021 against unseeded Bernarda Pera in a Round of 128 encounter. Missing the 2020 edition due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Barty, along with Naomi Osaka, is the strongest contender to lift the coveted trophy and a strong start will only boost her confidence ahead for more important matches.

Match Details:

Ashleigh Barty vs Bernarda Pera: Preview

Talking about the form coming into the tournament, Barty looked good in the Italian Open 2021 until she was forced to retire during her quarterfinal match against Cori Gauff. The 25-year old Australian, though, had already won a set and was leading 2-1 in the second set before handing a walkover to Gauff, indicating that her form is intact. Her injury is not of great concern as Barty is expected to be fully fit for Roland Garros.

On the other hand, Pera has shown a lot of promise but is yet to convert it into something special. The 26-year old American’s last tournament was Parma Open 2021, where she lost to Sara Sorribes Tormo in straight sets 4-6, 2-6 in the first round itself.

Ashleigh Barty vs Bernarda Pera: Head to Head

The two players have never faced each other on the WTA Tour, so the head-to-head record between them stands at 0-0.

Ashleigh Barty vs Bernarda Pera: Prediction

It should be a pretty straightforward match for Barty and a one-sided contest is expected unless Pera turns the promise she has shown into something special and provide what will be one of the most, ig not the most shocking win of the tournament.

Match Prediction: Ashleigh Barty defeats Bernarda Pera comprehensively in straight sets.

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