US Open 2020: Maria Sakkari vs Stefanie Voegele Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction


US Open 2020: Maria Sakkari vs Stefanie Voegele Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction

Maria Sakkari Stefanie Voegele

Maria Sakkari (left) and Stefanie Voegele

15th-seed Maria Sakkari is all set to begin her campaign against her nemesis, Stefanie Voegele, in the first round match at the US Open 2020. Sakkari has never won against Voegele and it is the perfect opportunity for the Greek to set the record straight.

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Talking about the performance, Maria Sakkari has had a moderate season so far. The 25-year old was playing nicely in the Australian Open until she met Petra Kvitova in the fourth round. Although, Sakkari provided the fight, but it was not enough as she lost to the Czech in three sets 7-6, 3-6, 2-6. At the Cincinnati Open which concluded last week, the World No. 22 was having a brilliant run, defeating the likes of Coco Gauff and Serena Williams before Johanna Konta halted her journey in the quarters. The Brit demolished Sakkari in two sets 6-4, 6-3.

On the other hand, Stefanie Voegele has had a season to forget so far. The 30-year Swiss lost in the first round itself at the Western and Southern Open against Arantxa Rus in three sets 5-7, 6-4, 1-6. Moreover, Voegele was not a part of the Grand Slam in Melbourne and her ranking has also slipped to a lowly 114.

Maria Sakkari vs Stefanie Voegele: Head-to-Head

Stefanie Voegele

To the surprise of many, both the players have faced each other twice prior to their match in New York and Voegele has emerged victorious on both the occasions. They last had a match-up in 2018 in Acapulco, where the Swiss comprehensively defeated Sakkari in a Round of 16 match in two sets 6-3, 6-4.

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Maria Sakkari vs Stefanie Voegele: Prediction

Maria Sakkari

Although, Voegele has a cent percent record against Sakkari, their last meeting was two years ago and since then, both players have witnessed a drastic change in form and ranking. The Greek is expected to win her opening match without a fuss and thereby, open her account against Voegele.

Match Prediction: Maria Sakkari defeats Stefanie Voegele easliy in two sets.

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