WTA Adelaide International 2021: Coco Gauff vs Petra Martic – Preview, Head-to-Head and Predictions

WTA Adelaide International 2021: Coco Gauff vs Petra Martic – Preview, Head-to-Head and Predictions

Petra Martic, Coco Gauff

Petra Martic, Coco Gauff

Petra Martic, sixth seed at the Adelaide International will face the American, Coco Gauff in the second round clash on Wednesday. Gauff is ranked 52nd in the world, whereas Martic is ranked 21st in the WTA rankings.

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Petra Martic vs Coco Gauff 
  • Date: 24th February 2021
  • Tournament: Adelaide International 2021
  • Round: Round of 16 (2nd Round)
  • Venue: Melbourne, Australia
  • Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
  • Prize Money: $8,200

Coco Gauff vs Petra Martic: Match Preview

Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff has had a long week at the Adelaide International so far. She qualified for the main draw after winning two qualifying round matches. In the first round of the main draw, she defeated Jasmine Paolini in a tough three set match to setup a second round clash against Petra Martic. The young American comes into the tournament at the back of a second round loss against Elina Svitolina at the Australian Open 2021.

Petra Martic received a bye in the first round by virtue of being the sixth seed. She suffered a disappointing loss in the first round of the Australian Open. She last played at the Phillip Island Trophy, where she lost in the quarterfinals to Daria Kasatkina.

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Coco Gauff vs Petra Martic: Head-to-Head

Petra Martic

The duo have never faced each other before and their current head to head stands at 0-0.

Coco Gauff vs Petra Martic: Match Prediction

Coco Gauff will progress into the quarterfinals

The second round matchup between Coco Gauff and Martic promises to be a thriller. The match can go either way, given the quality both players possess. However, Gauff has been in amazing form this week, coming into the last 16 encounter at the back of three consecutive wins. Martic has endured a tough start to the year and has not quite lived upto her standards. The American teenager is expected to win in three sets.

Match Prediction: Coco Gauff to defeat Petra Martic in three sets.

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