J&T Banka Ostrava Open 2020: Karolina Pliskova vs Veronika Kudermetova Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for WTA Ostrava


J&T Banka Ostrava Open 2020: Karolina Pliskova vs Veronika Kudermetova Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for WTA Ostrava
Kudermetova vs Pliskova

Karolina Pliskova who suffered a disappointing 2nd round loss at the French Open 2020 will return to action on hard court surface as she faces Veronika Kudermetova in the 2nd round of the WTA Ostrava Open 2020. This is the 1st edition of the Ostrava Open.

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Match Details:

  • Fixture: Karolina Pliskova vs Veronika Kudermetova
  • Date: 21st October 2020
  • Tournament: Ostrava Open
  • Round: Round of 16
  • Venue: Ostrava, Czech Republic
  • Category: WTA Premiere 
  • Surface: Hard-Court
  • Prize Money: $528,500

Karolina Pliskova vs Veronika Kudermetova: Match Preview

Karolina Pliskova

Karolina Pliskova returns to action for the first time after her disappointing loss at the French Open in Round 2. She lost to Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets. At the WTA Ostrava Open, the Czech is the 2nd seed and received a bye in Round 1.

Veronika Kudermetova reached the main draw after 2 qualifying round victories against S. Vogele, A.Rus. The Russian defeated Donna Vekic in Round 1 to set up a last 16 clash with Pliskova.

Karolina Pliskova vs Veronika Kudermetova: Head-to-Head

Veronica Kudermetova

The duo have faced off twice with each winning on one occasion. Their first meeting came at 2018 Stuttgart Open where Pliskova won in straight sets. Their last meeting came a few months back at the Cincinnati Masters where Kudermetova emerged victorious.

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Karolina Pliskova vs Veronika Kudermetova: Match Prediction

Pliskova will progress into Round 3

Karolina Pliskova would be hoping to put behind her disappointment of the French Open behind her and get off to a get start at the Ostrava Open. Kudermetova is expected to pose a tough challenge to the 2nd challenge and can drag the match into 3 sets. However, the Czech is expected to emerge victorious.

Match Prediction: Karolina Pliskova to defeat Veronika Kudermetova in 3 sets.

Also Read: J&T Banka Ostrava Open 2020: Elina Svitolina vs Maria Sakkari Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for WTA Ostrava

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