Elina Svitolina vs Emma Raducanu at ASB Classic 2024: preview, prediction and live stream

Raducanu is hopeful that she will ride the 2024 season injury-free and will square off against Svitolina in the second-round of the ASB Classic.

Elina Svitolina vs Emma Raducanu at ASB Classic 2024: preview, prediction and live stream

Emma Raducanu and Elina Svitolina (Credits: CNN)

The 2024 ASB Classic commenced on December 29, 2023, and its summit clash is scheduled to take place on January 13, 2024. Subsequently, the event will finally witness the clash much-anticipated clash between Emma Raducanu and Elina Svitolina at the ASB Tennis Arena at 11:00 AM (ET). The winner of the Round of 16 encounter between the duo will proceed to the event’s last eight.

Emma Raducanu vs. Elina Svitolina: Match Details

  • Tournament: ASB Classic
  • Match: Emma Raducanu vs. Elina Svitolina
  • Date: 4th January, 2024
  • Time: 06:30 PM (Local Time)
  • Venue: Auckland, New Zealand
  • Round: Round of 16
  • Surface: Hard Court
  • Prize Money: $267,082

Emma Raducanu vs. Elina Svitolina: Match Preview

Raducanu was tested by Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the Auckland event’s opening round, claiming a hard-fought victory over the Romanian professional in three sets. The Brit incorporated the upper hand of having an enlightening experience at the age of 21-year-old on the tour, which helped her prevail in the last set of the match. The former World No. 10 returned to the courts after being sidelined for 8 months due to wrist and ankle injury concerns.

Emma Raducanu (Credits: Sky Sports)

Meanwhile, Elina Svitolina overpowered Caroline Wozniacki with a straight-set scoreline during her Round of 32 clash against the Dane. The Ukrainian maintained her defensive tactics to secure the win and has delivered promising results lately, including her semifinal date at the 2023 Wimbledon. The 29-year-old made a comeback to the sport after giving birth to her first child with husband and French tennis professional Gael Monfils last year.

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Emma Raducanu vs. Elina Svitolina: Prediction

The Round of 16 clash at the Auckland Open will witness the maiden face-off between Raducanu and Svitolina. Owing to the Brit’s much-awaited comeback to the WTA Tour, it is speculated that she will likely be the favorable winning candidate for the home crowd. However, Svitolina’s in-form performance has turned several heads after the Ukrainian’s formidable results in the previous tournaments.

Elina Svitolina
Elina Svitolina (Credits: X/Twitter)

Although the 21-year-old’s comeback bore fruit in the event’s opening round, it is improbable for her triumph over Elina Svitolina simply because the latter has been regularly participating in the key events of the tour. Furthermore, the former World No. 3 also possesses better on-court experience which will likely provide her with an edge over the Briton professional.

Prediction: Svitolina to win in straight sets.

Emma Raducanu vs. Elina Svitolina: Match Telecast

  • Asia – belN Southeast Asia
  • India – Tennis TV
  • Australia – belN SPORTS Australia
  • Canada – TSN
  • China – MIGU
  • France – Eurosports France
  • Spain – Telefonica
  • United Kingdom – Sky UK
  • United States – Tennis Channel
  • Germany – Sky Deutschland

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