WTA Chicago Open 2021: Marta Kostyuk vs Varvara Gracheva Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream

The Ukrainian World No. 58, Marta Kostyuk, will take on the Russian World No. 86, Varvara Gracheva in the Quarter Finals encounters at the WTA Chicago Open 2021.

Marta Kostyuk vs Varvara Gracheva: Match Details

• Tournament: Chicago Open 2021
• Match: Marta Kostyuk vs Varvara Gracheva
• Round: Quarter-Finals
• Date: August 26, 2021
• Venue: Chicago, USA
• Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt

Marta Kostyuk vs Varvara Gracheva: Preview

Marta Kostyuk, the 8th seed here at WTA Chicago Open 2021 has comfortably reached the Quarter Final stages. Along her way, she beat Katherine Sebov of Canada, 6-0, 6-3 at her opening match, followed by knocking out Kaia Kanepi, 6-2, 6-3 in her Round of 16 match. She last played at the Championships 2021, where she was made to exit in her Second round match by Anastasija Sevastova. Like the Wimbledon, she also participated in the run for the Doubles title of Chicago with her partner Clara Tauson but faced the first-round defeat against the Czech duo.

Varvara Gracheva has been playing steadily since her opening match against the No.4 seed, Tamara Zidansek where she beat her 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 in a 3 set tussle. In her Round of 16, she got a Walkover from the Romanian player, Ana Bogdan. She was up 7-5 against Bogdan in the first set, also leading 3-1 in the second when Bogdan had to call quits struggling to move through on the court.

Marta Kostyuk vs Varvara Gracheva: Head to Head

The two of them met thrice before including their recent encounter at Round 2 of French Open 2021. Marta Kostyuk leads 3-0 against Varvara with each of these matches heavily dominated by Kostyuk. In the last meeting at the Roland Garros, Kostyuk had a masterclass for her opponent beating her 6-1,6-2.

Marta Kostyuk vs Varvara Gracheva: Prediction

The sheer numbers reflect how Varvara struggles to find her game and rhythm against Kostyuk. Holding serves for her at times becomes the biggest challenge, let alone finding a breakpoint in these matches. Yet again this time, it’s a no-brainer that Kostyuk will look to start aggressive and deflate her opponent’s confidence so as to close the match early and advance into the Semi-Final here at Chicago Women’s Open 2021.

Varvara has to find her key to unlock the wins she hasn’t had against Kostyuk. It could be her tactics or game style that needs a look for her to play better this time. She has to capitalize on the 2 wins she had before this QF match and dive-in this one without holding the regrets of her past. The two know each other’s game very well and thus it all comes down to the mental side of it.

Prediction- Marta Kostyuk wins in 2 sets.

Marta Kostyuk vs Varvara Gracheva: Live Streaming and Where to Watch

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