J&T Banka Ostrava Open 2020: Anett Kontaveit vs Sara Sorribes Tormo Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction for WTA Ostrava

J&T Banka Ostrava Open 2020: Anett Kontaveit vs Sara Sorribes Tormo Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction for WTA Ostrava
Annett Kotaveit Sara Tormo
Sara Sorribes Tormo, Anett Kontaveit

The J&T Banka Ostrava Open are set to feature Anett Kontaveit and Sara Sorribes Tormo in their hard-courts in the Czech Republic. While Estonia’s Kontaveit is ranked 22 in the world, the Spaniard stands firm at 73 in the charts.

Both these players have an immense amount of experience to draw from. They have already proven successful at the ITF circuit through the course of their careers. The duo will now try to deploy their tactics to advance further in this tournament. 

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Anett Kontaveit vs Sara Sorribes Tormo
  • Date: 21st October 2020
  • Tournament: Ostrava Open
  • Round: Round of 16
  • Venue: Ostrave, Czech Republic
  • Category: WTA Premiere 
  • Surface: Hard-Court
  • Prize Money: $528,500

Anett Kontaveit vs Sara Sorribes Tormo: Match Preview

Annette Kontaveit
Annett Kontaveit

Even though Kontaveit hasn’t added another title to her mantle, she has had a successful year so far. She reached the quarter-finals at the Australian Open, Dubai Championships and in Cincinnati Masters. The Estonian also reached the final of the Palermo Ladies Open, where she lost to Fionna Ferro 6-2, 7-5. She has a tight match against Ekaterina Alexandrova in the 1st round at Ostrava Open. However, Kontaveit came out on top with 4-6, 6-2, 7-6(6).

The qualifier, Sara Sorribes Tormo, has already lifted a title this year at the W80 France Championship. She also reached the quarter-finals of the Prague Open. Tormo breezed through the first match at the Ostrava Open. She vanquished Magda Linette 6-1, 6-3. 

Anett Kontaveit vs Sara Sorribes Tormo: Head-to-Head

Sara Tormo
Sara Sorribes Tormo

This duo have clashed against each other three times in their careers. Kontaveit leads this head-to-head, having won all of their encounters. 

Their last meeting came about earlier this year at the Australian Open. The Estonian defeated Tormo 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 in this round of 64 clash.

Anett Kontaveit vs Sara Sorribes Tormo: Match Prediction

Annett Kontaveit
Annett Kontaveit

The past stats favour Anett Kontaveit over Sara Sorribes Tormo. While Tormo has done well this past year and at this tournament itself, Kontaveit is the favourite to come out on top in the match. The latter is the one who has dominated the Spaniard in the past and will be looking to do the same.

Match Prediction: Anett Kontaveit wins in 3 sets.

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