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

Maria Sakkari will face the three-time Grandslam champion, Angelique Kerber in the first round of Cincinnati Open. The Greek is ranked 18th in the world, whereas, Kerber is ranked on the 21st spot.

Maria Sakkari vs Angelique Kerber: Match details

• Tournament: Western & Southern Open 2021
• Match: Maria Sakkari vs Angelique Kerber
• Round: First Round
• Date: August 16, 2021
• Prize Money: $15,990
• Venue: Cincinnati, USA
• Surface: Outdoor Hard court

Maria Sakkari vs Angelique Kerber: Match Preview

Maria Sakkari last played at the Toronto Open, where she reached the last 16. However, she was defeated by Victoria Azarenka in three sets in the third round. Sakkari also competed at Tokyo Olympics, where she was defeated in the third round by Elina Svitolina.

Angelique Kerber’s last appeared on court at Wimbledon 2021, where she was defeated by Ashleigh Barty in the semifinals. The German had claimed the Bad Homburg title in lead up to Wimbledon. Kerber will play her first match of the American hard court season against Sakkari in Cincinnati.

Maria Sakkari vs Angelique Kerber: Head-to-Head

The duo have faced against each other on three occasions, with Kerber winning two of those matches. Their last meeting came at the Grampians Trophy in 2021, where Kerber won in straight sets.

Maria Sakkari vs Angelique Kerber: Match Prediction

Maria Sakkari is the favorite to the win the blockbuster first round match up, given the fact that she has already been involved in hard court action off-late. Kerber might struggle against a physically opposing opponent like Sakkari. Moreover, the German is playing her first game in over a month. The Greek should emerge victorious in three sets.

Match Prediction: Maria Sakkari to win in three sets

Maria Sakkari vs Angelique Kerber: Match Prediction : Live Streaming & Where to Watch

Here is where you can catch the live action:

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

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