J&T Banka Ostrava Open 2020: Victoria Azarenka vs Barbora Krejčíková Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for WTA Ostrava


J&T Banka Ostrava Open 2020: Victoria Azarenka vs Barbora Krejčíková Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for WTA Ostrava
Krejčíková vs Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka will return to action at the WTA Ostrava Open after her 2nd round loss at the French Open 2020. Azarenka will face Barbora Krejčíková in Round 2 at the Ostrava Open. The Czech has had an impressive tournament so far, making it to the 2nd round with 2 impressive victories.

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Match Details:

  • Fixture: Victoria Azarenka vs Barbora Krejčíková
  • 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

Victoria Azarenka vs Barbora Krejčíková: Match Preview

Victoria Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka who reached the finals of the US Open 2020 could not repeat her heroics at the French Open as she lost in the 2nd round itself. She will look to bounce back as she turns her attention once again onto clay courts.

Barbora Krejčíková reached the main draw after qualifying round win against K.Juvan . In round 1, she defeated fellow Czech T.Martincova in straight sets to set up a last 16 clash with Victoria Azarenka.

Victoria Azarenka vs Barbora Krejčíková: Head-to-Head

Barbora Krejčíková

The duo have never faced off against each other before and their head to head stands at 0-0.

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Victoria Azarenka vs Barbora Krejčíková: Match Prediction

Azarenka will progress into Round 3

Victoria Azarenka might start off the game slowly, as she has not played tour level tennis in almost 3 weeks. However, she is expected to emerge victorious in her 2nd round match up against Krejčíková. The Czech would fancy a chance to cause an upset as she has been playing great tennis so far to reach the 2nd round.

Match Prediction: Victoria Azarenka to defeat Krejčíková in 3 sets.

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