World no. 215, Barbora Palicova of the Czech Republic, will play Emiliano Arango of Colombia, the world number 177, in the first round of the 2023 Prague Open on Tuesday, August 1. Get the live streaming options of this Barbora Palicova v Emiliano Arango match along with its preview, head-to-head, and tips here.
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Barbora Palicova v Emiliana Arango Head to Head
The pair have never played each other before.
This will be the first match between the 19 year old Czech player, and the Colombian, who is three years older.
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Palicova Gets a Woldcard
Palicova is yet another one to roll off the seemingly endless production line of female tennis talent that the Czech Republic continues to churn out.
Former multiple Grand Slam champion Martina Navratilova believes that this is because of the way that the sport is supported locally, with almost every town having their own club which is open to everybody at very affordable prices.
She made her debut at this event two years ago in the doubles, and last year, she reached the final of four ITF tournaments, winning two of them on clay, in Turkey, and on home soil, in the Zubr Cup.
However, she has been on a disappointing run recently.
Having been knocked out in the second round of qualifying for Wimbledon, she reached the second round of an event in France, but has not won a match since.
She is the recipient of a wildcard this year in Prague.
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Colombian Qualifier Arango
Arango had a reasonably successful junior career, having reached the semi-finals at the US Open and the quarter-finals of Wimbledon.
Although she has gone on to play Fed Cup tennis for her country, she is still waiting to have the same success in her senior career, although she did reach a WTA 125 semi-final earlier this year in an event on Colombian soil in Cali.
She was also the beaten finalist, again in Colombia, this time on clay in March.
So far her attempts to qualify for a Grand Slam have proved in vain, although she did reach the third round of qualifying at Wimbledon this year, the closest she has come so far.
However, she has earned her chance in Prague by battling through the qualifying competition.
First, she overcame the challenge of the German world number 226, Mona Barthel beating her in three sets, and then she came from behind to defeat Nao Hibino of Japan, also in a three setter.
Palicova v Arango Prediction and Tip
Although neither has much experience in WTA main tour events, Arango is three years older, and, having played for her country, is used to the bigger stage.
That makes her the favourite to reach the second round.
Tips:
- Low Risk Tip: Arango to win: 8/13
- Moderate Risk Tip: Over 22.5 games in the match: 11/10
The 2023 WTA Prague will be played from July 31 to August 6. You can get all the tennis betting news with our tennis betting blog here. Also get rest of the tennis match previews here.
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