Svitolina vs Paolini Prediction 18 January 2025

What do Elina Svitolina and Jasmine Paolini have in common before the start of their 1/16 final match at the Australian Open? Both have not lost a set on their way to the championship. Additionally, neither player has previously come close to triumphing in Melbourne (top-8 and top-16 respectively). This fact, obviously, also plays a significant role in our prediction, which is based on all the necessary information.

Elina Svitolina

Svitolina's title drought has continued for almost two years. However, with a quality approach, she is capable of making up for lost time quickly. In her better days, Elina conquered the WTA Finals and also won a bronze medal at the Olympics. After returning from maternity leave, the Ukrainian only managed to win a trophy in Strasbourg, rightfully returning to the top-30 of the world rankings. The athlete had to end the last season early due to health problems, which did not lead to significant regression.

Jasmine Paolini

Paolini made a phenomenal leap in 2024, marked by a host of impressive performances in both singles and doubles (five cups in total, Olympic gold, as well as top-2 finishes at Roland Garros and Wimbledon). Her friendship with Sara Errani has definitely benefited Jasmine, as it added significant experience to her excellent dedication. The Italian representative still does not boast high stability. But now she looks maximally combat-ready. Yesterday, the tennis player demolished Renata Zarazua in 77 minutes, failing to hold her serve properly (three breaks and less than half of the points won on her second attempt).

Editorial Prediction

In this match, in our opinion, there is no clear favorite. The opponents approach the game in roughly the same physical condition, and we believe that they will delight the public with a bright, intriguing thriller with an unpredictable ending. Betting on over - a sensible choice for the match.