Aryna Sabalenka vs Qinwen Zheng, Australian Open women's final: Prediction, H2H, tactics board - All you need to know
Aryna Sabalenka and Qinwen Zheng are set to face off in the Australian Open women's final. This article provides a prediction, head-to-head analysis, and a tactics board for the match.
How did Sabalenka and Zheng reach the 2024 Australian Open final?
Sabalenka has been dominant in Melbourne, not losing a set throughout the tournament. She faced tough opponents like Amanda Anisimova and Coco Gauff, but came out on top.
Zheng, on the other hand, battled through a field of unseeded players to make her first Grand Slam final. She spent over 11 hours on court and lost three sets along the way.
What milestones are at stake for Sabalenka and Zheng in the 2024 Australian Open final?
Sabalenka is aiming to become the second player to successfully defend the Australian Open women's title. Zheng, on the other hand, has the opportunity to win her first major and become the second Slam winner from China.
They have faced each other once before at the US Open 2023 quarterfinal, where Sabalenka came out on top with a straight-set victory.
How dealing with the second serve will play a crucial role in Sabalenka vs Zheng Australian Open final?
Sabalenka has been strong behind her second serve, winning 55% of those points. Zheng will need to bring some heat to challenge Sabalenka's second serve and rely on her powerful forehand.
Zheng's first-serve has been her core strength throughout the tournament. She has the leading numbers in terms of aces and win percentage behind her first serve. However, she will need to focus on getting more first-serves in to compete with Sabalenka's aggressive return game.
Who will win Sabalenka vs Zheng Australian Open final?
While Zheng has shown great resilience and reached her first Grand Slam final, Sabalenka's experience and dominance in the tournament make her a strong favorite. The prediction is that Sabalenka will win the final in straight sets.
