Yarra Valley Classic 2021: Garbine Muguruza vs Sofia Kenin – Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction

Yarra Valley Classic 2021: Garbine Muguruza vs Sofia Kenin – Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction
Garbine Muguruza (left) and Sofia Kenin

A mouth-watering contest is on the cards as two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza will lock horns with defending Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the quarterfinals of the Yarra Valley Classic 2021. It will be a rematch of the final of Australian Open 2020 at the same place, which all the more increases the hype.

Match details

  • Fixture: Garbine Muguruza vs Sofia Kenin
  • Date: February 4th, 2021
  • Tournament: Yarra Valley Classic 2021
  • Round: Quarter-final
  • Venue: Melbourne, Australia
  • Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
  • Prize money: $447,620

Garbine Muguruza vs Sofia Kenin: Preview

Garbine Muguruza

Talking about the performance in the tournament so far, 6th-seed Muguruza has been ruthless to say the least. The 27 year-old Spaniard, after getting a first round bye, has lost just 5 games enroute to the last-eight stage. The World No.15 blanked Alison Van Uytvanck 6-2, 6-0 in second round before sailing past 11th-seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in straight sets 6-1, 6-2 in the Round of 16.

On the other hand, after receiving a bye in the opening round and getting a walkover in the next round, 2nd-seed Kenin found the going tough in the pre-quarters. The 22-year old American lost the opening set before rallying back to defeat compatriot Jessica Pegula 5-7, 7-5, 6-2.

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Garbine Muguruza vs Sofia Kenin: Head-to-Head

Sofia Kenin

Prior to their meeting in Melbourne, the two women have faced each other on two occasions. Kenin leads the head-to-head record 2-0. They last met at the same place in the final of the Australian Open 2020, where Kenin registered a come-from-behind win to lift her maiden major trophy.

Garbine Muguruza vs Sofia Kenin: Prediction

Garbine Muguruza

Where Muguruza hasn’t given even an inch to her opponents in her previous matches. Kenin had to dig deep in her Round of 16 encounter. Purely on the basis of form at present, Muguruza is the favourite to create an upset and further give a proof of her preparedness before the all important Australian Open 2021. However, counting out Kenin would be a grave sin and this makes up for a must watch contest.

Match Prediction: Garbine Muguruza defeats Sofia Kenin in a three-set thrilller.

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