Western & Southern Open 2021: Petra Kvitova vs Veronika Kudermetova Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream for Cincinnati Open

Western & Southern Open 2021: Petra Kvitova vs Veronika Kudermetova Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream for Cincinnati Open

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Petra Kvitova, 11th seed at the Cincinnati Open will face the Russian, Veronika Kudermetova in the second round. Kvitova is ranked 12th in the world, whereas, Kudermetova is ranked on the 33rd spot.

Petra Kvitova vs Veronika Kudermetova: Match Details

  • Tournament: Western & Southern Open 2021
  • Match: Petra Kvitova vs Veronika Kudermetova
  • Round: Second Round
  • Date: August 18, 2021
  • Prize Money: $41,500
  • Venue: Cincinnati, USA
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard court

Petra Kvitova vs Veronika Kudermetova: Preview

Petra Kvitová
Petra Kvitová

Petra Kvitova last competed at the Canadian Open, where she was defeated in the last 16 by Camila Giorgi. The Czech was also defeated in the second round of Tokyo Olympics by the Belgian, Alison Van Uytvanck. The 31-year-old has not had the best time on tour off late, as she was also defeated in the first round of Wimbledon 2021.

Veronika Kudermetova defeated Jasmine Paolini in straight sets in the first round of Cincinnati Open. The Russian also competed at the Canadian Open, where she was defeated by Maria Sakkari in the second round. At Tokyo Olympics, she lost to the Spaniard, Garbine Muguruza in the first round encounter.

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Petra Kvitova vs Veronika Kudermetova: Head-to-Head

Veronika Kudermetova
Veronika Kudermetova

The duo have faced against each other on only one occasion before. Their only meeting came at Madrid Open, where Kvitova won in three sets.

Petra Kvitova vs Veronika Kudermetova: Prediction

Petra Kvitová
Petra Kvitová

Petra Kvitova is the favorite to win the second round encounter against the Russian. The Czech is not in the best run of form, however, she has the ability to turn things around. Kvitova defeated Madison Keys in straight sets in the first round to kickstart her campaign in style. The 11th seed should win in three sets.

Match Prediction: Petra Kvitova to win in three sets

Petra Kvitova vs Veronika Kudermetova: Live Streaming & Where to Watch

  • Japan : 1:00 am (August 19)
  • Delhi: 9:30 pm
  • New York: 11:00 am
  • Melbourne: 2:00 am (August 19)
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