Indian Wells 2024: Emma Raducanu vs. Aryna Sabalenka preview, prediction and live stream

The two players will be up against each other for the very first time.

Indian Wells 2024: Emma Raducanu vs. Aryna Sabalenka preview, prediction and live stream

Aryna Sabalenka, Emma Raducanu (Images via Imago)

The 2024 Indian Wells is up and running with the third-round matches underway. While half of the winners of the second round have already played their third-round matches, the remaining half will be in action on Monday. Aryna Sabalenka and Emma Raducanu will also play their third-round matches, against each other.

As it will be the first time that the two players will be up against each other, an interesting game of tennis will be on the cards. It is to be seen how Raducanu tackles a big hitter like Sabalenka. As both players gear up for the clash, here is a detailed preview of their match.

Emma Raducanu vs. Aryna Sabalenka: Match Details

  • Tournament: Indian Wells 2024
  • Match: Emma Raducanu vs. Aryna Sabalenka
  • Round: R32 (Third Round)
  • Date: March 11, 2024
  • Time: 1 PM (local time)
  • Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden
  • Surface: Hard
  • Prize Money: $59,100/65 points

Emma Raducanu vs. Aryna Sabalenka: Match Preview

Aryna Sabalenka, the second seed at the 2024 Indian Wells opened her campaign with a win over American Peyton Stearns. Although it was not a dominant victory for the Belarusian ace, Sabalenka held her ground.

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Aryna Sabalenka at 2024 Indian Wells (Image via Indian Wells)

The two-time Australian Open champion was pushed to her limits by Stearns who upped her level on that particular day. The American clinched the opening set in a tiebreaker. However, Sabalenka made a comeback in the second set, winning it 6-2. But Stearns was not ready to give up and ended up forcing a tiebreaker in the decider as well.

Fortunately for Sabalenka, the Belarusian managed to win the tiebreaker and save the match. She will be now up against the 2021 US Open champion Raducanu who has fared decently after getting a wildcard entry into the Masters tournament. The 21-year-old Briton did a good job in the first round, defeating Rebeka Masarova.

In the second round, Raducanu got off to a quick start against Dayana Yastremska as the Briton won the first four games. The Ukrainian eventually retired, handing Raducanu a ticket to the third round.

Emma Raducanu vs. Aryna Sabalenka: Match Prediction

Emma Raducanu and Aryana Sabalenka will be facing each other for the first time and it is expected to be an exciting battle. Sabalenka would want to intimidate the Briton with her big hits while Raducanu will focus on playing to her strengths.

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Emma Raducanu (via Imago)

Looking at their season so far, Sabalenka boasts of an Australian Open title while Raducanu has been on and off with injuries. The Briton returned to action with the ASB Classics and had a decent run. Raducanu also did fairly well at the Australian Open but a shocking defeat to Yafan Wang ended her campaign.

In the subsequent tournaments, Raducanu suffered early exits. While she bowed out in the second round at the Abu Dhabi Open, the Briton was ousted in the first round by Anhelina Kalinina. Nevertheless, Raducanu has started her campaign at the 2024 Indian Wells putting everything behind. But going past Sabalenka will be a tough ask for the 2021 US Open champion.

Match Prediction: Aryna Sabalenka to win in straight sets.

Emma Raducanu vs. Aryna Sabalenka: Live Streaming Details

  • Japan: WOWOW, Gaora Sports Channel
  • Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia: beIN Southeast Asia
  • China: CCTV
  • India: Sony Sports Network
  • Australia: beIN Sports Australia 
  • Spain: Telefonica 
  • Switzerland: Sky Deutschland
  • Germany, Italy: Pragosport (News)
  • USA: Tennis Channel 
  • Canada: TSN
  • South America: ESPN International Latam 

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