J&T Banka Ostrava Open 2020: Coco Gauff vs Aryna Sabalenka Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction for WTA Ostrava


J&T Banka Ostrava Open 2020: Coco Gauff vs Aryna Sabalenka Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction for WTA Ostrava
Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff

The J&T Banka Ostrava Open are set to feature Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka in their hard-courts in the Czech Republic. While Belarus’ Sabalenka is ranked 12 in the world, America’s Gauff stands firm at 55 in the charts.

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Both these players are youngsters who already have impressive results to back their rankings. The duo will now try to deploy their tactics to advance further in this tournament. 

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Coco Gauff vs Aryna Sabalenka 
  • Date: 22nd October 2020
  • Tournament: Ostrava Open
  • Round: Round of 16
  • Venue: Ostrave, Czech Republic
  • Category: WTA Premiere 
  • Surface: Hard-Court
  • Prize Money: $528,500

Coco Gauff vs Aryna Sabalenka: Match Preview

Aryna Sabalenka

The Belarusian had a successful year. She started off by reaching the semi-finals of the Adelaide International. Additionally, the 22-yr-old lifted the title at the Qatar Open, after making it to the quarter-finals of the Dubai Championships. Moreover, she advanced to the semi-finals of Internationaux de Strasbourg. As the third seed, Sabalenka will have her first match in the Ostrava Open tomorrow. 

The qualifier, Coco Gauff, has not had the best of years so far. She was ousted in the first rounds of the French Open and Cincinnati Masters. The 16-year-old won both of her qualifying matches at the Ostrava Open. She went on to vanquish Katerina Siniakova 7-5, 6-4 in the first round to set up the meeting with Sabalenka.  

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Coco Gauff vs Aryna Sabalenka: Head-to-Head

Coco Gauff

The youngsters have clashed against each other only once in their careers. Gauff leads this head-to-head, having won the encounter. 

This meeting came about earlier this year at the Lexington tournament. The American defeated Sabalenka 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-4 in this round of 16 match-up.

Coco Gauff vs Aryna Sabalenka: Match Prediction

Aryna Sabalenka

The recent stats favour Aryna Sabalenka over Coco Gauff. Sabalenka has done quite well this past year. On the other hand, Gauff has struggled with making around 10-15 double faults in every match. As soon as the Belarusian sees an opening, she’ll attack and will be looking to get her revenge on Gauff.

Match Prediction: Aryna Sabalenka wins in 3 sets.

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