WTA Chicago Classic 2021: Victoria Azarenka vs Hailey Baptiste Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream

Victoria Azarenka vs Hailey Baptiste
In the second round of the Chicago Classic 2021, World No. 34 and the 14th-seeded Victoria Azarenka will take on World No. 174 Hailey Baptiste.
Victoria Azarenka vs Hailey Baptiste: Match Details
- Tournament: Chicago Classic 2021
- Match: Victoria Azarenka vs Hailey Baptiste
- Round: Second Round
- Date: Sep 29, 2021
- Prize money: $8,200
- Venue: Chicago, USA
- Surface: Outdoor Hard court
Victoria Azarenka vs Hailey Baptiste: Preview

Victoria Azarenka makes a winning return on the WTA Tour as she defeats Shuai Zhang 6-2, 6-1 in her first match since her 3rd round exit at the 2021 US Open where she lost to Spain’s Garbine Muguruza. She has been in good form and it has required top-seeds to knock her off in her recent tournament appearances.
Hailey Baptiste enters the 2nd round after beating Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-3. The American teenager has been struggling to enter the main-draw given her low ranking but she has been making progress steadily. After her 1st round exit from the US Open, she played at the WTA-125 Columbus Open where she was defeated in the 2nd round of the tournament.
Victoria Azarenka vs Hailey Baptiste: Head to Head

This will be the first-ever meeting between the duo, hence the head-to-head stands at 0-0.
Victoria Azarenka vs Hailey Baptiste: Prediction

Hailey will come into the clash with a career Hardcourt record of 46-28 and is 8-8 on the surface for the season while having a season record of 18-16 across all surfaces. Azarenka will take the court with a career Hardcourt record of 336-111 and is 12-5 on the surface for the season while having a 22-8 record across all surfaces this season.
Looking at the numbers and the contrast in their experience on the Tour, Azarenka seems the favourite for this clash.
Prediction: Victoria Azarenka to win in straight-sets.
Victoria Azarenka vs Hailey Baptiste: Live Streaming and Where to Watch
Area | Broadcaster |
USA | ESPN+, ESPN2, ESPN3 |
Australia | Bet365 |
Continental Europe(52 countries) | Eurosport |
UK and Ireland | Bet365 |
India | Tennis TV |
Indian subcontinent | Tennis TV |
The Middle East and North Africa | beIN Sports |
Mexico, Caribbean Islands, and Central America | ESPN International |
South America and Oceania | ESPN International |
Southeast Asia | Fox Sports |
Canada | TSN and RDS |
Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSports |