Maria Sharapova will hope to begin her 2020 Australian Open campaign with a win when she faces Croatian Donna Vekic in the first round of this decade’s first Grand Slam. Sharapova, whose last title win at Australian Open came in 2008, was knocked out of both the tennis tournament she played before the 2020 Australian Open. Fans can find all live telecast, online streaming and score details for Donna Vekic vs Maria Sharapova encounter. Sharapova leads 1-0 when it comes to head records with the Croatian opponent. Meanwhile, for live telecast, online streaming, match timings in IST (Indian Standard Time) and score updates for Donna Vekic vs Maria Sharapova opening round clash in 2020 Australian Open, please scroll down. Novak Djokovic Survives Jan-Lennard Struff Scare in 2020 Australian Open to Advance to Second Round.

Sharapova saw-off Vekic 7-5, 6-4 in the opening round of the 2018 French Open and will aim to extend that run going against the Croatian Donna Vekic, who enters Australian Open as the 19th seeded player in women’s category. Sharapova is unseeded and was knocked out in the 1st and 3rd rounds respectively in two tournaments she participated in at the turn of 2020. Both players will hope to put their best steps forward in their 1st game of the 2020 Australian Open.

When is Donna Vekic vs Maria Sharapova, Women's Singles First Round Match in Australian Open 2020?

Donna Vekic vs Maria Sharapova opening round encounter in women’s singles of 2020 Australian Open will be played at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. The match will be played on January 21, 2020 (Thursday) and is scheduled to approximately begin at 06:45 am IST (Indian Standard Time) depending upon the match results of other matches in the same venue.

Donna Vekic vs Maria Sharapova, Australian Open 2020 Women's Singles First Round Match Live Telecast

Fans can enjoy the live action of Donna Vekic vs Maria Sharapova, Australian Open 2020 Women's Singles First Round Match on Sony channels. Sony Pictures Network (SPN) is the official broadcaster 2020 for Australian Open in India. Viewers can watch live telecast match on one Six, Sony Ten 2, Sony Six HD and Sony Ten 2 HD, Sony Ten 3 (with Hindi commentary)

Donna Vekic vs Maria Sharapova, Australian Open 2020 Women's Singles First Round Match Live Streaming Online

Sony Liv, the official online media streaming site of Sony Network, will be live streaming Donna Vekic vs Maria Sharapova opening round match online for its fans in India.

Sharapova enters 2020 Australian Open as world no 145 while her opponent Donna Vekic is the 19th seed. Sharapova is chasing her first Australian Open Grand Slam title in 12 years and will want to start the campaign on a positive note.

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