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French Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka vs Bianca Andreescu – Preview, Predictions, Head-to-head and Stats

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Canada’s Bianca Andreescu will take on Victoria Azarenka in the opening round of the French Open

Victoria Azarenka is coming to Paris at the back of some disappointing performances and will be looking to turn things around. The veteran Tennis star started the year on a good note with a semi-final appearance at the Australian Open but things have fallen off since then. Azarenka has failed to win any silverware so far this year but the 18th seed has an outside chance of winning the title if she can use her experience and skills to the fullest.

Victoria Azarenka

Azarenka’s recent form has been something of a worry. She recently lost to unseeded Alycia Parks in the very first round of the Madrid Open despite being the No.15 seed before giving a walkover in the second round of the Italian Open last week. She had disappointing outings in the preceding tournaments as well – the Charleston Open, the Miami Open and the Indian Wells Masters. Azarenka’s best performance in singles at the French Open was a Semi-final appearance in 2013 and it remains to be seen if she can better it this time around.

Bianca Andreescu’s form coming into the match

Bianca Andreescu is currently ranked World No.31 in women’s singles but she hasn’t been able to live up to her billing so far this season. She started the season on a good note but her form has faded out gradually as the season progressed. Her best performance so far in 2023 came at the Hua Hin Championships in February, where she reached the Semi-finals before losing to Lesia Tsurenko.

Bianca Andreescu

Andreescu is coming to this tournament at the back of a first-round exit from the Italian Open. Her results in the previous events haven’t been any good either. The Canadian will be desperate to put together a string of positive results. It remains to be seen if Andreescu can get over this rough patch and live up to expectations in Paris.

Details:

Date – Tuesday, 30th May

Court Type – Clay outdoor surface

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Telecast – Tennis Channel

Start Time – To be Announced

Location – Paris

Match details – First Round

Head to head and Predictions

Azarenka and Andreescu have never played each other before on the WTA tour. This is the first professional head to head clash between the two players. On paper, Azarenka is favourite both in terms of experience and rankings. However, one can certainly not rule out the determined Canadian and she is expected to put up a tough fight. We are predicting an intense encounter with Victoria Azarenka eventually prevailing in three sets.

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My heart races on the F1 track and tennis courts, translating the adrenaline of each moment into words. While F1's speed thrills and tennis's finesse captivate me, my passion doesn't stop there. As a devoted follower of cricket, football, and various Olympic sports, I find myself engulfed in the highs and lows of these games. Through my writing, I aim to share the stories behind the stats, the emotions fueling the victories, and the struggles that define the journey of athletes across diverse disciplines. Being a voice that echoes the fervor of these sports is a privilege I cherish every day.

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