America’s Coco Gauff will battle with China’s Zhang Shuai in the third round of the Miami Open 2022.
Coco Gauff had a disappointing start to 2022, losing to Ashleigh Barty in the second round of the Adelaide International. After that, the American advanced to the semifinals of the Adelaide International 2 before falling to eventual winner Madison Keys. This was followed by dismal performances in the Australian Open and Dubai Tennis championships. However, Gauff bounced back in Qatar Open and Indian Wells 2022 where she reached the quarterfinals and the fourth round respectively. She started her Miami Open campaign by easing past china’s Wang Qiang in straight sets.
The Chinese player had a bad start to the year in 2022, losing in the first round of both the Melbourne Summer Set 1 and the Sydney International. After that, she advanced to the third round of the Australian Open, where she was defeated by Elise Mertens. Zhang was unable to qualify for the Dubai Tennis Championships after losing in the first round of the St. Petersburg Trophy. She did, however, make it to the finals of the Lyon Open 2022, where she won. Nevertheless, Shuai has already defeated competitors like Clara Tauson and Sorana Cirstea at the Miami Open.
Coco Gauff vs Zhang Shuai: Match Details
- Tournament: Miami Open 2022.
- Date: 27th March 2022.
- Venue: Miami, Florida, USA.
- Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt.
- Round: Round of 32.
- Category: WTA 1000.
- Prize money: $8,584,055.
Coco Gauff vs Zhang Shuai: Head-To-Head Records Till Date
Since this is the first time Coco Gauff and Zhang Shuai will battle each other on the main tour, there is no previous head-to-head record between them. Nevertheless. the score in the head-to-head encounter is currently 0-0.
Coco Gauff vs Zhang Shuai: Who Will Win The Match ?
This match promises to be an exciting one. Coco Gauff will enter the match as the overwhelming favourite. She is a precocious talent whose best years are ahead of her. Meanwhile, Zhang will attempt to put pressure on the American with her excellent groundstrokes. In order to avoid serving too many double faults, the 33-year-old will need to keep her serve under control. However, if everything goes well, Coco Gauff should emerge as the winner.
Our Prediction: Coco Gauff to win in straight sets.
Coco Gauff’s Last 3 Performances
- Miami Open 2022: Round of 64- Gauff d. Qiang Wang (7-5, 6-4).
- Indian Wells 2022: Round of 32- Simona Halep d. Gauff (6-3, 6-4).
- Indian Wells 2022: Round of 64- Gauff d. Claire Liu (6-1, 7-6).
Zhang Shuai’s Last 3 Performances
- Miami Open 2022:Round of 64- Zhang d. Sorana Cirstea (6-1, 6-1).
- Miami Open 2022: Round of 128- Zhang d. Clara Tauson (6-4, 4-6, 2-1).
- Indian Wells 2022: Round of 128- Daria Saville d. Zhang (6-3, 6-2).
Coco Gauff vs Zhang Shuai: Broadcasting And Livestreaming Details
However, all of the action will be broadcasted live for spectators in the following countries, on the following networks and websites:
- USA: Viewers in the United States can catch all the action on Tennis Channel.
- UK: Enthusiasts in the United Kingdom can watch the action live on Amazon Prime Video.
