J&T Banka Ostrava Open 2020: Victoria Azarenka vs Maria Sakkari Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for WTA Ostrava
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The J&T Banka Ostrava Open is set to feature Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sakkari in its hard-courts in the Czech Republic. While Belarusian Azarenka is ranked 14 in the world, Greece’s Sakkari stands firm at 23 in the charts.
Both these players hit their shots with a lot of power. Since both have racked up a year of great results, their match will be highly competitive. The duo will now try to deploy their tactics to reach the final stage in this tournament.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Victoria Azarenka vs Maria Sakkari
- Date: 24th October 2020
- Tournament: Ostrava Open
- Round: Round of 4
- Venue: Ostrava, Czech Republic
- Category: WTA Premier
- Surface: Hard-Court
- Prize Money: $528,500
Victoria Azarenka vs Maria Sakkari: Match Preview
The Belarusian has had a very successful year. She started off after the pandemic-induced lockdown. Initially, she was ousted in the first rounds of the Monterrey Open and Top Seed Open. Then began her winning streak. The 31-yr-old won the Cincinnati Masters. After that, she went on to reach the finals of the U.S Open. She defeated Serena Williams en route to her possible 3rd Grand Slam title lap. Azarenka defeated Elise Mertens in the quarter-finals 6-4, 6-1 to reach her third semi-final of the year.
Maria Sakkari had her best run this year. The 23-yr-old reached the semi-finals of the St. Petersburg tournament. In addition, she advanced to the quarter-finals of Cincinnati Masters. The Greek also got to the fourth rounds of the Australian Open and the U.S Open in 2020. Unseeded here, she vanquished Ons Jabeur 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 in the quarter-finals to set up a clash with Azarenka.
Victoria Azarenka vs Maria Sakkari: Head-to-Head
The players have not clashed against each other even once in their careers. As of today, their head-to-head record stands at 0-0.
Their clash will make for a thrilling match. Even though both these players vary vastly in their shot-making techniques, their intensity remains at the top of the charts.
Victoria Azarenka vs Maria Sakkari: Match Prediction
The recent stats favour Victoria Azarenka over Maria Sakkari. Azarenka appears to be in a clear and collected head-space. This win will not come easily to her. Sakkari is not a player to just roll over if she meets a tough opponent. The Greek very much has the chance to emerge victorious as well.
Match Prediction: Victoria Azarenka wins in 3 sets.
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