WTA Linz Open 2020: Bernarda Pera vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction

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Bernarda Pera and Aliaksandra Sasnovich

Eighth seed Bernarda Pera will play against Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the first round of the 2020 Linz Open. This will be their first-ever meeting on the WTA Tour.

Match Details:

  • Date: 9th November 2020
  • Tournament: WTA Linz Open 2020
  • Match: Bernarda Pera vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich
  • Round: Round of 32
  • Venue: Linz, Austria
  • Category: WTA International
  • Surface: Indoor Hard-Court
  • Prize Money: Approx. $202,250

Bernarda Pera vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich: Match Preview

Bernarda Pera

World no. 61 Bernarda Pera hasn’t fared well since the pandemic break. She took part in seven tournaments since the restart but has only won 3 matches since then.

The American has had a historical disliking for the indoor hard courts, having only one win in three years on the surface. She made the second rounds of both the US and French Opens but couldn’t proceed further. Her last tournament was the Ostrava Open, where she lost to Tereza Martincova in the qualifiers.

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Her opponent will be Aliaksandra Sasnovich. The Belarusian has skipped the indoor hardcourt swing this time; this will be her first tournament since the French Open.

Sasnovich has had a relatively better showing this season. She has a 19-11 record; her highlight was reaching the third round of the US Open. The world no. 92 also made it to the quarterfinals of two events (Palermo and Istanbul) and the second round at Roland Garros.

Bernarda Pera vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich: Head-to-Head

Aliaksandra Sasnovich

The two players have never played against each other on the WTA Tour. Thus, the head-to-head stands at 0-0.

Bernarda Pera vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich: Match Prediction

Aliaksandra Sasnovich had a good outing at the 2020 US Open, making it to the third round.

Despite her seeding, Bernarda Pera is at a disadvantage heading into this match. Her poor recent form and disastrous performances on indoor hardcourts of late will deter her from doing well.

Sasnovich has a great 2020 record and will be playing in Linz after a string of good performances earlier in the year. Despite not playing since Roland Garros, she heads into this match as the favorite to win.

Match Prediction: Aliaksandra Sasnovich to win in straight sets against Bernarda Pera.

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