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


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

Garbine Muguruza vs Ann Li

In the second round of the Chicago Classic 2021, World No. 9 and the 2nd seeded Garbine Muguruza will take on World No. 71 Ann Li.

Garbine Muguruza vs Ann Li: Match Details

  • Tournament: Chicago Classic 2021
  • Match: Garbine Muguruza vs Ann Li
  • Round: Second Round
  • Date: Sep 29, 2021
  • Prize money: $8,200
  • Venue: Chicago, USA
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard court

Garbine Muguruza vs Ann Li: Preview

Garbine Mugurza
Garbine Muguruza

Garbine Muguruza returns to the WTA Tour after her 4th round defeat to Barbora Krejcikova at the 2021 US Open. It was her 2nd loss to Barbora in 2 weeks as the 2021 French Open champion also defeated her at the 2021 Cincinnati Open. Garbine has had a good season reaching 3 finals and emerging victorious at the 2021 Dubai Open.

Ann Li also makes her return on the Tour after having gone to play the WTA-125 Columbus Open where she was defeated in the quarter-finals. Prior to her week in Columbus, she was defeated in the opening round of the US Open. She defeated Donna Vekic 6-3, 6-1 to enter the 2nd round and meet Garbine who had a bye in the 1st round due to her seeding.

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Garbine Muguruza vs Ann Li: Head to Head

Ann Li
Ann Li

This will be the first-ever meeting between the duo, hence the head-to-head stands at 0-0.

Garbine Muguruza vs Ann Li: Prediction

Garbine Muguruza
Garbine Muguruza

Ann will come into the clash with a career Hardcourt record of 86-47 and is 14-6 on the surface for the season while having an 18-11 record for the season across all surfaces. Garbine will take the court with a career Hardcourt record of 217-103 and is 27-9 on the surface this season and is 34-14 for the season across all surfaces.

Looking at their current form and performances on the surface, Garbine turns out to be the favourite in this clash and the Spaniard will look to begin her Chicago campaign with a good victory.

Prediction: Garbine Muguruza to win in straight-sets.

Garbine Muguruza vs Ann Li: Live Streaming and Where to Watch

AreaBroadcaster
USAESPN+, ESPN2, ESPN3
AustraliaBet365
Continental Europe(52 countries)Eurosport
UK and IrelandBet365
IndiaTennis TV
Indian subcontinentTennis TV
The Middle East and North AfricabeIN Sports
Mexico, Caribbean Islands, and Central AmericaESPN International
South America and OceaniaESPN International
Southeast AsiaFox Sports
CanadaTSN and RDS
Sub-Saharan AfricaSuperSports
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