Elena Rybakina vs Yulia Putintseva Preview & Prediction | 2026 Miami Open | Second Round
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Elena Rybakina begins her Miami Open campaign against Yulia Putintseva.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Elena Rybakina vs Yulia Putintseva prediction
Elena Rybakina was unable to claim a second Indian Wells title as she lost an epic final against Aryna Sabalenka. The Australian Open champion had a match point in the deciding set tiebreak, but Sabalenka came back to win and exact her revenge for the defeat in Melbourne. Nevertheless, Rybakina is now up to her highest ranking of second in the world, overtaking Iga Swiatek. She is a two-time finalist at this event.
Yulia Putintseva is her second-round opponent, with Rybakina receiving a bye. Putintseva came from a set down to beat Janice Tjen. She landed 87% of her first serves and overcame a difficult start to win 3-6 6-3 6-4.
Rybakina reached the final of Indian Wells and was within a point of victory, despite not being at her absolute best. The fast surface in Maimi will utilise her serve even more, and she will be hopeful of going one better at a tournament where she has excelled at in the past.
Elena Rybakina vs Yulia Putintseva tip: Under 20.5 games
