Western & Southern Open 2021: Angelique Kerber vs Elina Svitolina Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream for Cincinnati Open

Angelique Kerber and Elina Svitolina will clash against each other in a blockbuster second round matchup. Kerber is ranked 21st in the WTA Rankings, whereas, Svitolina is ranked on the fifth spot. Elina Svitolina enters the Cincinnati Open on the back of an early round exit at National Bank Open, last week. Hence, the fourth seed will look to get back to winning ways, as the US Open commences in just a few weeks time.

Angelique Kerber vs Elina Svitolina: Match Details

• Tournament: Western & Southern Open 2021
• Match: Angelique Kerber vs Elina Svitolina
• Round: Second Round
• Date: August 18, 2021
• Prize Money: $15,330
• Venue: Cincinnati, USA
• Surface: Outdoor Hard court

Angelique Kerber vs Elina Svitolina: Match Preview

Angelique Kerber had a successful run at Wimbledon 2021, where she managed to reach the semifinals. The one-time Wimbledon champion fell to Ashleigh Barty in straight sets in the last four battle. The German decided to skip the Tokyo Olympics, and instead focused on the American hard court season. In the first round of Cincinnati Open, she brushed aside the Greek, Maria Sakkari in straight sets, whilst dropping just four games in the entire match.

Elina Svitolina kickstarted her hard court season last week at the National Bank Open. However, it was not an ideal start by the Ukrainian, as she was defeated in the second round by Johanna Konta in three sets. Svitolina claimed a prestigious bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics, as she defeated Elena Rybakina in a close three set match.

Svitolina’s struggles on grass-courts continued earlier this year, as she was ousted in the second round of Wimbledon itself. She lost to the Pole, Magda Linette in straight sets.

Angelique Kerber vs Elina Svitolina: Head-to-Head

The duo have faced against each other on an astonishing 14 occasions. Svitolina has had a fair share of success over the German, as she leads the head to head record by a score line of 9-5. Their latest meeting came at the Stuttgart Open earlier this year, where Svitolina reigned supreme in straight sets.

Angelique Kerber vs Elina Svitolina: Match Prediction

Both players are well aware of each other’s playing style, given the fact that they have faced each other on multiple occasions. However, it is Elina Svitolina who has a slight edge in this battle as she has defeated Kerber in each of their last seven meetings. Angelique Kerber sent a warning signal to the rest of the field, after her thrashing of Maria Sakkari in the first round on Monday. The match is expected to be a three set affair, with Svitolina just edging out the German.

Match Prediction: Elina Svitolina to win in three sets

Angelique Kerber vs Elina Svitolina: Match Prediction : Live Streaming & Where to Watch

Match timings:

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

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