CCTV-5 and Yangshipin are offering free live coverage of the Australian Open women's doubles final featuring Zhang Shuai/Mertens against Danilina/Krunic.

This final follows a best-of-three sets format, and the first set is underway with Zhang Shuai/Mertens and Danilina/Krunic tied at 0-0.

Who will win this match? I favor Zhang Shuai/Mertens because:

1. Zhang Shuai/Mertens are the 4th seeds in the Australian Open women's doubles, while their opponents Danilina/Krunic are seeded 7th; we have a strong team.
2. Zhang Shuai has reached four Grand Slam women's doubles finals and has won two Grand Slam titles: the 2019 Australian Open and the 2021 US Open. Her partner Mertens has earned five Grand Slam women's doubles titles. Clearly, Zhang Shuai/Mertens are experienced and accomplished! Of course, their opponents Danilina/Krunic have also reached three Grand Slam women's doubles finals but have not won any titles yet. So, we must not underestimate them; they are still very formidable.
3. The Zhang Shuai/Mertens pair shows excellent coordination at the net and seamless transitions from baseline play, executing tactics decisively. Meanwhile, Danilina/Krunic expended significant energy in the semifinals, raising questions about their consistency. Additionally, Zhang Shuai defeated this final opponent in the Adelaide warm-up tournament, giving her a psychological edge.
4. In summary, Zhang Shuai/Mertens hold clear advantages in skill, form, experience, and mental strength, making them widely regarded as the top contenders for the title.