Yarra Valley Classic 2021: Garbine Muguruza vs Alison Van Uytvanck Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction

Yarra Valley Classic 2021: Garbine Muguruza vs Alison Van Uytvanck Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
Garbine Muguruza

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Garbine Muguruza vs Alison Van Uytvanck
  • Date: 2 February 2021
  • Tournament: Yarra Valley Classic 2021
  • Round: Round of 32
  • Venue: Melbourne, Australia
  • Surface: Outdoor hardcourt

Spaniard Garbine Muguruza is one of the most unpredictable players on tour. The 27-year-old is currently ranked no.15 in the world. She will start her run in Melbourne after she played her last match in Abu Dhabi where she lost 7-5 6-4 to Maria Sakkari in the 3rd round. She is now set to face Alison Van Uytvanck of Belgium in the Round of 32.

Alison Van Uytvanck is currently ranked no.65 in the world. She reached the 2nd round after defeating Su-Wei Hsieh 6-2, 6-0. During her match against Hsieh, Van Uytvanck scored 61 points vs Hsieh’s 36. Alison was very aggressive to blast 23 winners. The 26-year-old blasted 4 aces and committed only 1 double fault for the entire match. She also conceded no breaks for the entire match to save 5 break points.

In 2021, Muguruza has a 2-1 win/loss record while Alison has a 1-0 record. Although Muguruza prefers clay courts, many believe that her game is suited to hard courts too. She was the runner-up at Australian Open 2020 and would like to go one step ahead this year.

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Garbine Muguruza vs Alison Van Uytvanck: Head-to-Head

Alison Van Uytvanck

This will be the 4th time that Garbine Muguruza and Alison Van Uytvanck clash against each other. The head to head is 2-1 in favor of Muguruza. She leads 2-0 on hard courts.

The last time that they squared off, Van Uytvanck won 5-7 6-2 6-1 in the 2nd round at Wimbledon back in 2018.

Garbine Muguruza vs Alison Van Uytvanck: Prediction

Garbine Muguruza

Garbine Muguruza can have a breakthrough 2021 season. She has now enough experience on tour and has the gameplay to go all the way. She is also one of the favorites for the tournament.

Van Uytvanck, on the other hand has always troubled the former world no.1. Her placement from the baseline will be a key factor in deciding the outcome of the match. She will however, have to play out of her skin to defeat the Spaniard.

Prediction: Muguruza to win in straight sets.

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