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

In the third round of the Chicago Classic 2021, World No. 34 and the 14th seeded Victoria Azarenka will take on World No. 9 and the 2nd seeded Garbine Muguruza.

Victoria Azarenka vs Garbine Muguruza: Match Details

• Tournament: Chicago Classic 2021
• Match: Victoria Azarenka vs Garbine Muguruza
• Round: Third Round
• Date: Sep 30, 2021
• Prize money: $6,478
• Venue: Chicago, USA
• Surface: Outdoor Hard court

Victoria Azarenka vs Garbine Muguruza: Preview

Victoria Azarenka grinds a tough result against American youngster Hailley Baptiste who took the former World No. 1 to 3-sets where Victoria won the tie 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to advance ahead. Azarenka had earlier defeated Shuai Zhang 6-2, 6-1 in the 1st round. This is Victoria’s first tournament since her 3rd round exit at the 2021 US Open.

Garbine Muguruza makes a good start to her Chicago campaign as she defeated Ann Li 6-4, 6-4 in the 2nd round after having received a bye in the first round due to her high seeding. Similar to Azarenka, Muguruza comes to Chicago directly from the US Open where she was defeated in a controversial match by 2021 French Open winner Barbora Krejcikova.

Victoria Azarenka vs Garbine Muguruza: Head to Head

This will be the 6th meeting between the two former World No. 1 players. The duo last met in the 3rd round of the 2021 US Open where the Spaniard came out on top in 3-sets and leads the head-to-head tie 3-2.

Victoria Azarenka vs Garbine Muguruza: Prediction

Azarenka will come into the clash with a career Hardcourt record of 337-111 and is 13-5 on the surface for the season while having a 23-8 record for the season across all surfaces. Muguruza will take the court with a career Hardcourt record of 218-103 and is 28-9 on the surface for the season while being 35-14 for the season across all surfaces.

Looking at the numbers and their recent forms, it promises to be a thrilling encounter. While there is not much that separates the two players, Muguruza’s consistency this season gives her the edge over the Belarusian to progress into the quarter-finals.

Prediction: Garbine Muguruza to win in three-sets.

Victoria Azarenka vs Garbine Muguruza: Live Streaming and Where to Watch

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