Transylvania Open 2021: Ajla Tomljanovic vs Jaqueline Cristian Preview, Head to head, Prediction and Live stream
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Ajla Tomljanovic vs Jaqueline Cristian
In the second round of the inaugural Transylvania Open 2021, World No. 43 and the 5th seed Ajla Tomljanovic will take on World No. 105 Jaqueline Cristian.
Ajla Tomljanovic vs Jaqueline Cristian: Match Details
- Tournament: Transylvania Open 2021
- Match: Ajla Tomljanovic vs Jaqueline Cristian
- Round: Second Round
- Date: 27 October, 2021
- Prize money: $3,675
- Venue: Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Surface: Indoor Hard court
Ajla Tomljanovic vs Jaqueline Cristian: Preview
Ajla Tomljanovic fights a nervy battle to make her way into the second round. Up against Russian Anastasia Potapova, Ajla was dragged into the 3rd set but eventually, the Australian won the match 6-2, 5-7, 7-5 in 2 hours and 27 minutes. Ajla last played at the 2021 Kremlin Cup where she was defeated in the 2nd round by top-seed and World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka.
Jaqueline Cristian staged an epic comeback in the first round to extend her stay in Italy. Cristian battled Kaja Juvan in the first round and won the match 3-6, 7-6(8), 7-6(3) in 2 hours and 46 minutes saving 2 match points in the process as well. She comes to Italy from a 2nd round defeat at the 2021 Tenerife Ladies Open where she entered the main-draw through the qualifiers.
Ajla Tomljanovic vs Jaqueline Cristian: Head to Head
This will be the first-ever meeting between the duo, hence the head-to-head stands at 0-0.
Ajla Tomljanovic vs Jaqueline Cristian: Prediction
Jaqueline will come into the clash with a career indoor Hardcourt record of 38-23 and is 12-4 on the surface this season while having a season record of 32-23 across all surfaces. Ajla will take the court with a career indoor Hardcourt 16-16 and is 2-1 on indoor Hardcourts for the season and has a 29-22 record across all surfaces this season.
Looking at these numbers, their past performances and recent results, Ajla Tomljanovic will be the favourite for the tie but could face a surprise from Cristian as well as she comes into the tie after a superb comeback win and will be fancying her chances ahead.
Prediction: Ajla Tomljanovic to win in 3-sets.
Ajla Tomljanovic vs Jaqueline Cristian: Live Streaming and Where to Watch
| Area | Broadcaster |
| USA | Tennis Channel |
| Australia | beIN |
| UK and Ireland | Amazon Prime |
| The Middle East and North Africa | beIN Sports |
| Central America | ESPN |
| Caribbean Islands | Sportsmax |
| South America and Oceania | ESPN International |
| Canada | TSN and DAZN |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport |
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