Dubai Tennis Championships 2024: Iga Swiatek vs. Elina Svitolina- Preview, Prediction, and Livestreaming

Both Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina haven't dropped a set yet.

Dubai Tennis Championships 2024: Iga Swiatek vs. Elina Svitolina- Preview, Prediction, and Livestreaming

Elina Svitolina, Iga Swiatek (Images via Imago)

Dubai Tennis Championships has kicked off and top seed Iga Swiatek is in the third round already. The World No.1 got a bye in the first round while she beat Sloane Stephens in the second round. The Polish ace next faces two-time champion Elina Svitolina in the third round.

Iga Swiatek vs. Elina Svitolina: Match Details

  • Tournament: Dubai Tennis Championships 2024
  • Match: Iga Swiatek vs. Elina Svitolina
  • Round: R16 (Third round)
  • Date: February 22, 2024
  • Time: 1:30 pm (local time)
  • Venue: Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai
  • Surface: Hard
  • Prize Money:$36,454

Iga Swiatek vs. Elina Svitolina: Match Preview

World No.1 Iga Swiatek has started the 2024 season like she ended the 2023 season. The 22-year-old started the season with an eleven-match winning streak. Swiatek only bettered it by winning all of her Singles matches at the 2024 United Cup.

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Elina Svitolina celebrates (Image via Imago)

Although she suffered heartbreak at the 2024 Australian Open when the 2023 WTA Finals winner was ousted by Linda Noskova after a defeat in the third round, Swiatek bounced back well to clinch the Qatar Open. Now, the Polish ace has advanced to the third round and awaits a clash with Elina Svitlona.

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The Ukrainian has had a hot-and-cold start to the season as she reached the final in Auckland. Svitlona lost to Coco Gauff. At the Australian Open, the Ukrainian had to retire during her fourth-round match against Noskova. Nevertheless, Svitolina has done a great job so far. She beat Anhelina Kalinina in her first-round match at the WTA 1000 event and eased past Tatjana Maria in the second round.

Iga Swiatek vs. Elina Svitolina: Match Prediction

Both Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitlona enter the contest in good form. None of the players have dropped a set so far in the tournament.

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Iga Swiatek fist pumps (Image via Imago)

The head-to-head record between the two players also stands level at 1-1. Also, while Iga Swiatek is the top-ranked player in the world, Svitolina has been crowned the champion at this prestigious tournament twice in her career. Hence, a thrilling contest will be on the cards.

Match Prediction: Iga Swiatek to win in three sets. (A tiebreaker might be also possible)

Iga Swiatek vs. Elina Svitolina: Live Streaming Details

  • Asia: DAZN, PCCW, Starhub, Discovery India
  • Middle East: BeIN Digiturk, Charlton,
  • Europe: SN1, Digisport, TV2
  • Latin America: ESPN
  • Africa: Supersport
  • USA: Tennis Channel
  • Australia: beIN Sports

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