Rogers Cup 2021: Maria Sakkari vs Veronika Kudermetova Preview, Head to Head and Prediction for National Bank Open

World number 18 Maria Sakkari will be up against World number 33, Veronika Kudermetova in the round of 32 at the National Bank Open on August 11^th, 2021.

Match Details: Maria Sakkari vs Veronika Kudermetova

• Tournament: Rogers Cup 2021
• Match: Maria Sakkari vs Veronika Kudermetova
• Round: Round of 32
• Date: August 11^th, 2021
• Prize Money: $13,300
• Venue: Montreal, Canada
• Surface: Hard Court

Maria Sakkari vs Veronika Kudermetova: Preview

Maria Sakkari’s opening round match in the WTA Montreal was definitely less than demanding. Facing Marie Bouzkova, the number 11 seed was up 6-4. 3-1 before the Czech withdrew from the match due to fitness concerns. At the start of the year, she reached the semis in WTA Abu Dhabi and Grampians Trophy, later followed by a similar run in the Miami Open.

Currently ranked World No. 18 – her best singles ranking yet – the Greek has had a pretty impressive season so far, especially on hard courts. Before arriving for the Canadian Open, Sakkari featured in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where she fell in the third round to Elina Svitolina.

24-year-old Veronika Kudermetova is enjoying a terrific season herself with a couple of impressive results on the singles and doubles circuit. Here in Montreal, she started her campaign with a 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 win over Yulia Putintseva in the opener to reach the next round.

At the moment, the Russian is ranked world number 33 – just five places below her career-best ranking which she achieved in 2021. The drop came on account of her form taking a sharp toll in the last few tournaments, which have ended prematurely in the first rounds.

Maria Sakkari vs Veronika Kudermetova: Head-to-Head

In their one and only meeting on the WTA Tour so far, Kudermetova was the winner. The match took place in the 2019 Istanbul Cup where Sakkari lost 3-6, 4-6.

Maria Sakkari vs Veronika Kudermetova: Prediction

Kudermetova has been off form in recent tournaments and it looks like that will continue against a Sakkari that is on top of her game right now. Expect the Greek star to advance to the Round of 16.

Prediction: Sakkari to win in straight sets.

Maria Sakkari vs Veronika Kudermetova : Live Stream and where to watch

Match Timings:

• Japan: 12:am (12th August)
• Delhi: 8:30 pm
• New York: 11:00 am
• Melbourne: 1:00 am (12th August)
• Brazil: 12:00 pm

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