Western & Southern Open 2021: Karolina Pliskova vs Paula Badosa Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream for Cincinnati Open

In the quarter-finals of the 2021 Cincinnati Open, World No. 5 and the 5th seeded Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic will take on World No. 29 Paula Badosa of Spain.

Karolina Pliskova vs Paula Badosa: Match Details

• Tournament: Western & Southern Open 2021
• Match: Karolina Pliskova vs Paula Badosa
• Round: Quarter-Finals
• Date: August 20, 2021
• Prize Money: $47,820
• Venue: Cincinnati, USA
• Surface: Outdoor Hard court

Karolina Pliskova vs Paula Badosa: Preview

Karolina Pliskova continues her fine form as she moves into the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Open. Having received a first-round bye, the Czech defeated Yulia Putintseva and Jessica Pegula in straight-sets to book her spot in the last-8. Having lost the finals of the 2021 Montreal Open last week, she looks set to challenge for the title in Cincinnati as well.

Paula Badosa has overcome her poor campaign in Montreal and after two tough 3-setters in the first two rounds, defeats Elena Rybakina in straight-sets to advance in the quarters. Paula defeated Croatia’s Petra Martic and Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the first two rounds and will be confident of her chances in the business end of the tournament.

Karolina Pliskova vs Paula Badosa: Head-to-Head

This will be the 2nd meeting between the duo who last met in the 3rd round of the 2015 Miami Open. Pliskova won the match in straight-sets and leads the head-to-head tie 1-0.

Karolina Pliskova vs Paula Badosa: Prediction

Paula will come into the clash with a career Hardcourt record of 89-48 and is 10-5 on the surface for the season having gone 33-12 across all surfaces this season. Pliskova will take the court with a career Hardcourt record of 279-140 and is 15-8 on the surface for the season having gone 29-15 this season across all surfaces.

Looking at these numbers and considering both the players’ recent form, Pliskova looks the favourite to advance into the semi-finals but it won’t be an easy match as Paula has already battled past two 3-setters against quality opponents.

Match Prediction: Karolina Pliskova to win in 3-sets

Karolina Pliskova vs Paula Badosa: Live Streaming & Where to Watch

• Japan : 9:30 am (August 21)
• Delhi: 6:00 am (August 21)
• New York: 8:30 pm
• Melbourne: 10:30 am (August 21)

Also Read: Western & Southern Open 2021: Ashleigh Barty vs Barbora Krejcikova Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream for Cincinnati Open

Stay Updated!

Join our newsletter to receive exclusive updates and curated insights directly to your inbox.

Subscribe NOW