Indian Wells Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka vs Maria Sakkari Live Stream, Match Timing, Prediction, and Preview
In the semifinals of the 2023 BNP Paribas Open, World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka will face World No. 7 Maria Sakkari.
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Aryna Sabalenka and Maria Sakkari
In the BNP Paribas Open’s semifinal match, Aryna Sabalenka and Maria Sakkari will square off for a final berth.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Maria Sakkari : Match details
- Tournament: Indian Wells Masters 2023
- Match: Aryna Sabalenka vs Maria Sakkari
- Round: Semi Final
- Date: March 17, 2023
- Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, California.
- Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt
- Prize Money: $8,800,000
Aryna Sabalenka vs Maria Sakkari : Preview
After receiving a bye in the first round, Sabalenka beat Evgeniya Rodina in the second round 6-2, 6-0. While her opponent gave her a walkover, she was supposed to meet Lesia Tsurenko in the third round. Aryna Sabalenka defeated Barbora Krejcikova with a valiant performance (6-3, 2-6, 6-4) to continue her successful 2023 season. She defeated Coco Gauff in straight sets in her quarter-final.
Sabalenka turned professional in 2015 and quickly rose up the rankings with her strong performances on the WTA tour. She has won one major singles title, at the 2023 Australian Open, and two major doubles titles, at the 2019 US Open and the 2021 Australian Open, both partnering with Elise Mertens. She has won 18 career titles in total, twelve in singles and six in doubles. With her fierce determination and big-hitting game, Sabalenka is considered one of the rising stars of women’s tennis.
Meanwhile, Sakkari won against Anhelina Kalinina, Shelby Rogers, and Karolina Pliskova to earn a quarterfinal matchup with Petra Kvitova. Maria Sakkari defeated Petra Kvitova in a thrilling three-setter (4-6,7-5,6-1).The Greek professional tennis player is known for her aggressive playing style and powerful serve. Sakkari turned professional in 2015 and won one singles title on the WTA Tour at the Morocco Open in 2019.
She also has two WTA 1000 finals, both achieved in 2022; the Indian Wells Open and Guadalajara Open. In 2021, she reached her first Grand Slam semifinals at the French Open. In addition to her on-court success, Sakkari is known for her dedication to fitness and her positive attitude, which have earned her a strong following among fans and fellow players alike.
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Aryna Sabalenka vs Maria Sakkari : Prediction
Comparatively, Sabalenka has a 4-3 advantage over Sakkari. At the 2022 WTA Finals, the latter defeated the former in a match that lasted just two sets. In the previous round, Sabalenka served quite effectively against Gauff while also hitting deep groundstrokes. On the other hand, Sakkari pulled off another escape, beating Kvitova after making a comeback.
Prediction: Aryna Sabalenka to win in 3 sets.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Maria Sakkari: Live Streaming Details
- USA: Tennis Channel
- UK: Amazon Prime Video
- India: Tennis TV
- Canada: TSN
- Australia: beIN Sports
- France, Russia, Hungary: Eurosport
Aryna Sabalenka vs Maria Sakkari: Match Timings
- Dubai: 4:30 AM
- Melbourne: 10:00 AM
- New York: 5:00 PM
- London: 10:00 PM
- India: 3:30 AM
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