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Match details
Fixture: (6) Anett Kontaveit vs Clara Tauson.
Date: 20 January 2022.
Tournament: Australian Open 2022.
Round: Second round (Round of 64).
Venue: Melbourne, Australia.
Category: Grand Slam.
Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt.
Prize money: $75,000,000.
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Eurosport | India - Sony Six, Sony Liv.
Anett Kontaveit vs Clara Tauson preview
Sixth seed Anett Kontaveit is set to face off against teenager Clara Tauson in the second round of the 2022 Australian Open on Thursday.
Kontaveit got back to her winning ways as she defeated Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 6-3 to kickstart her campaign in Melbourne. She has been playing incredibly well over the last few months and has taken her game to the next level.
She has won four titles since the end of August 2021 and was the runner-up at the WTA Finals. She began the 2022 season by reaching the semifinals of the Sydney Tennis Classic, where Barbora Krejcikova edged her in a thrilling contest.
The 2020 Australian Open remains the only time the Estonian has reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam. Considering her form at the moment, she's certainly capable of improving that record.
Clara Tauson made a winning debut at the Australian Open as she defeated local favorite Astra Sharma 6-3 6-4 in the first round.
The teenager's rise to the top has been impressive. In her first full season on tour in 2021, she won the Lyon Open and the Luxembourg Open, and reached the final at the Coumayeur Open.
Tauson started the 2022 season by reaching the quarterfinals of the Melbourne Summer Set. Her performances in recent months have helped her climb up the rankings and she recently broke into the top 40, peaking at No. 39.
Anett Kontaveit vs Clara Tauson head-to-head
This will be the first meeting between the duo, so the head-to-head stands at 0-0 for now.
Anett Kontaveit vs Clara Tauson prediction
Kontaveit's form and years of experience makes her the favorite to win this contest over Tauson. The teenager certainly has the potential to make it a competitive match.
Both players possess reliable serves and attempt to dictate play with their powerful groundstrokes. Kontaveit's got a bit more variety in her game and she has the ability to utilize different shots and spins to throw her opponent off rhythm. The Estonian is also adept at the net.
The Estonian has lost quite rarely over the last four months. Her defeats have come at the hands of Garbine Muguruza, Iga Swiatek, Barbora Krejcikova and Ons Jabeur, all of whom are incredible players.
Tauson's game is impressive and she's on her way to becoming a top player, but she's got a lot of learning to do. Expect Kontaveit to impart a few lessons.
Prediction: Anett Kontaveit to win in straight sets.
Also check out: Complete Australian Open 2022 results
