WTA Kremlin Cup 2021: Maria Sakkari vs Ekaterina Alexandrova Preview, Head to head, Prediction and Live stream
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Maria Sakkari vs Ekaterina Alexandrova
In the semi-finals of the WTA Kremlin Cup 2021, World No. 7 and the 3rd seeded Maria Sakkari will take on World No. 37 Ekaterina Alexandrova.
Maria Sakkari vs Ekaterina Alexandrova: Match Details
- Tournament: WTA Kremlin Cup 2021
- Match: Maria Sakkari vs Ekaterina Alexandrova
- Round: Semi-Finals
- Date: 23 October, 2021
- Prize money: $32,400
- Venue: Moscow, Russia
- Surface: Outdoor Hard court
Maria Sakkari vs Ekaterina Alexandrova: Preview
Maria Sakkari makes it to the semi-finals of the Kremlin Cup for the first time in her career after having lost in the 1st round of the tournament in 2019. The Greek was up against former World No. 1 Simona Halep in the quarter-finals and went on to win the match 6-4, 6-4 in 1 hour and 45 minutes. This will be her 7th semi-final match of the season.
Ekaterina Alexandrova picks up her 6th Top-10 win and 4th of the season as she defeats top-seed and World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-4 in the quarter-finals to reach the last-4 for the first time in Moscow with her previous best being her quarter-final appearance in 2019. In the 3 matches so far this week, the Russian is yet to drop a set, similar to Maria, and reaches her 2nd semis of the season.
Maria Sakkari vs Ekaterina Alexandrova: Head to Head
This will be the second meeting between the duo who last met in the 1st round of the 2019 Silicon Valley Classic with Sakkari winning in straight-sets and leads the head-to-head 1-0.
Maria Sakkari vs Ekaterina Alexandrova: Prediction
Maria will come into the clash with a career Hardcourt record of 164-113 and is 22-11 on the surface this season while having a season record of 36-17 across all surfaces. Ekaterina will take the court with a career Hardcourt 62-50 and is 11-9 on Hardcourts for the season and has a 26-20 record across all surfaces this season.
Looking at these numbers, their past performances and recent results, Maria Sakkari seems to be the one heading into the finals but Alexandrova will be confident after her recent victories and could surprise Maria but the Greek should prevail.
Prediction: Maria Sakkari to win in 3-sets.
Maria Sakkari vs Ekaterina Alexandrova: Live Streaming and Where to Watch
| Area | Broadcaster |
| USA | ESPN+, ESPN2, ESPN3 |
| Australia | Bet365 |
| Continental Europe(52 countries) | Eurosport |
| UK and Ireland | Bet365 |
| India | Tennis TV |
| Indian subcontinent | Tennis TV |
| The Middle East and North Africa | beIN Sports |
| Mexico, Caribbean Islands, and Central America | ESPN International |
| South America and Oceania | ESPN International |
| Southeast Asia | Fox Sports |
| Canada | TSN and RDS |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSports |
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