Western & Southern Open 2021: Elena Rybakina vs Paula Badosa Gilbert, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream for Cincinnati Masters

World No. 19 Elena Rybakina will take on World No. 31 Paula Badosa Gilbert in the round of 16 of the Western & Southern Open on August 19, 2021.

Elena Rybakina vs Paula Badosa Gilbert: Match Details

• Tournament: Western & Southern Open 2021
• Match: Elena Rybakina vs Paula Badosa Gilbert
• Round: Third Round
• Date: August 19, 2021
• Prize Money: $68,325
• Venue: Cincinnati, USA
• Surface: Outdoor Hard court

Elena Rybakina vs Paula Badosa Gilbert: Preview

Rybakina comes into this match after beating Elise Mertens in straight sets in the previous round. She also beat Australian Sam Stosur earlier in the tournament in two sets. The Kazak girl might have suffered an early exit in Montreal last week. However, it is not to be forgotten that she had a decent run at the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics. Although the 23-year-old has been beaten 10 times on the hard court till now in 2021, Rybakina will derive confidence from the fact that she has got adequate game time on the surface, which could help her in Cincinnati this week.

On the other hand, the Spaniard comes into this contest after beating the top seed Aryna Sabalenka in three sets in the previous round. She also beat Petra Martic earlier in the tournament. Like her opponent, Badosa also enjoyed a decent run at the Tokyo games, where she lost in the quarters to Marketa Vondrousova. Later, the 23-year-old was dumped in the second round at the recently concluded tournament in Montreal. That said, after having defeated the inform Belarusian in the last round, Badosa will be brimming with confidence.

Elena Rybakina vs Paula Badosa Gilbert: Head to Head

These two players have met twice on the WTA tour. It is locked at 1-1 currently.

Elena Rybakina vs Paula Badosa Gilbert: Prediction

Rybakina has been serving well very in the tournament. In the previous two matches she has fired big first serves, which has been helping her win cheap points. On the other hand, Badosa will need to return better to take the match deep. Moreover, the Spaniard has already been through a physical match against Sabalenka and that could test her in this round of 16 clash.

Match Prediction: Elena Rybakina should win in three sets.

Elena Rybakina vs Paula Badosa Gilbert: Live Streaming & Where to Watch

• Japan : TBD
• Delhi: TBD
• New York: TBD
• Melbourne: TBD

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