Barty vs Gauff: prediction for the WTA Adelaide match

Ashleigh Barty finished the third consecutive year at the top of the World rankings. Worth noting that Australian player ended the previous season on September. Due to coronavirus restrictions she chose to not participate at the WTA Finals in Guadalajara. 

Barty's most recent tournament was US Open. World No. 1 player was unexpectedly defeated in the third round of New York tournament by Shelby Rogers (2:6, 6:1, 6:7). Ashleigh is approaching a series of home tournaments, she is usually very successful at her homeland. She claimed a title of Adelaide tournament in 2020. 

17-year old Cori Gauff secured her place in the Top-30 of the world rankings and in the new season she is looking to improve her position. 

American has already played one match at Adelaide. Gauff recorded an easy victory over Eikeri (6:2, 6:1). Young player will try to defend ranking points for the semi-final of the previous edition of Adelaide tournament. Now she is approaching the match against the current World No. 1 player. One year ago, Gauff faced Barty at the clay tournament in Rome. Ashleigh had the lead on sets, but eventually left the match due to injury.