The round of 32 match of Prague Open 2023 between Alize Cornet and Lucie Havlickova will take place on July 31.
Alize Cornet had a challenging season but recently reached the second WTA quarterfinal in Lausanne. She scored notable wins over Viktorija Golubic and Jil Teichmann on clay courts before losing to Diane Parry. However, this was not as successful as her semifinal run in Nottingham earlier. During the year, she faced early exits in 14 out of 17 tournaments across all levels. A six-match losing streak on hard courts contributed to her worst ranking since 2012, dropping to #74. Despite the setbacks, Cornet’s recent quarterfinal appearance showcased her potential to perform well on the tour.
Lucie Havlickova has received a main draw wildcard in Prague for the third year in a row. In 2021, she lost in the first round to Anastasia Gasanova, but in 2022, the 18-year-old claimed her first career tour win by defeating fellow Czech Barbora Palicova before bowing out to Anett Kontaveit in the second round. Notably, Havlickova excelled as a junior in 2022, winning the Roland-Garros title, finishing as the US Open runner-up, and achieving doubles triumphs as well. She entered the top 200 as a professional after her first ITF title at W60 Trnava on hard courts in March and reached the final in Grado (clay) at the same level.
| Alize Cornet vs Lucie Havlickova | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | July 31, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Prague Open |
| Stage | Round of 32 |
| Time (India) | 9:30 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Diane Parry | 3-6, 2-6 (L) |
| Jil Teichmann | 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 (W) |
| Viktorija Golubic | 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 (W) |
| Celine Naef | 1-6, 6-3, 10-8 (W) |
| Clara Tauson | 6-7, 4-6 (L) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Francesca Curmi | 3-6, 6-2, 0-6 (L) |
| Francesca Curmi | 6-1, 3-6, 2-6 (L) |
| Radka Zelnickova | 6-3, 6-4 (W) |
| Marina Bassols | 6-7, 3-6 (L) |
| Astra Sharma | 3-6, 5-7 (L) |
With a head-to-head record of 0-0, Lucie Havlickova aims to secure her second significant victory against a top 100 player. Her first triumph came when she defeated 97th-ranked Anna Karolina Schmiedlova on the clay courts of W100 Trnava in May. Notably, Alize Cornet has faced Czech opponents in all her previous three appearances at this tournament, resulting in losses.
The round of 32 match of Prague Open 2023 between Alize Cornet and Lucie Havlickova will take place on July 31.
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