WTA Eastbourne 2021: Aryna Sabalenka vs Bernarda Pera Preview, Head to Head and Predictions for Viking International
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Aryna Sabalenka vs Bernarda Pera
In the opening round at the WTA Eastbourne 2021, World No. 4 and the top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka will be up against World No. 71 Bernarda Pera.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Bernarda Pera : Match Details
| Tournament | WTA Eastbourne International 2021 |
| Match | Aryna Sabalenka vs Bernarda Pera |
| Round | First Round |
| Date | 22nd June, 2021 |
| Prize Money | $4,867 |
| Venue | Eastbourne, Great Britain |
| Surface | Grass Court |
Aryna Sabalenka vs Bernarda Pera : Preview
Aryna Sabalenka will be look to forget her 2nd round defeat in Berlin Open 2021 failing to win her debut match on Grass this season. She however had a successful week in Berlin winning the Doubles trophy with fellow Belarusian Victoria Azarenka while getting more practice on the surface as well heading to England for the tournaments in Eastbourne and 2021 Wimbledon.
Sabalenka has had a successful season so far winning 2 titles in Abu Dhabi Open 2021 and Madrid Open 2021 while also reaching the finals of the Stuttgart Open 2021. With consistent and good results throughout the season, Sabalenka will be looking to get good results on Grass as well repeating her Doubles success in the Singles event as well.
Bernarda Pera has made a good start to the Grass season with winning both of her matches which have taken into the main draw at the tournament in Eastbourne. The 26-year old defeated fellow American Shelby Rogers in the 2nd qualifying round 7-5, 0-6, 6-0 registering her first win against Rogers.
Pera had not enjoyed much success this season with 3 wins on Hardcourts in 9 matches and 6 wins and 6 losses in her 12 matches on Clay. With the Grand Slam fast approaching she will try for maximum game practice going into the tournament.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Bernarda Pera : Head to Head
This will be their 3rd meeting and 1st on Grass. While Pera won their first ever meeting which happened on Clay, Sabalenka registered win on the Hardcourt. With their 3rd meeting on a 3rd different surface, the head-to-head tie is levelled at 1-1.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Bernarda Pera : Prediction
Pera will take the court with a career Grass record of 7-7 which include her qualifying victories. She has a eason record of 11-12 and will look to improve on it this week before she enters the Wimbledon 2021.
Sabalenka comes with a career Grass record of 16-12 and a season record of 27-9. While her Singles match was a disappointing result, her title run at the Doubles event will surely give her confidence for her week in Eastbourne and will be the favourite in this match.
Prediction: Aryna Sabalenka to win in straight-sets.
Also Read: WTA Eastbourne 2021: Women’s Singles Draw Preview, Analysis and Predictions for Viking International
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