Marta Kostyuk vs Daria Kasatkina Preview & Prediction | 2025 Italian Open | Second Round
Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk will battle Australia’s Daria Kasatkina for a spot in the third round in Rome.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time: Friday 9th May, 2025: UK – not before 10am / US ET – not before 5am / US PT – not before 2am
Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel
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Marta Kostyuk vs Daria Kasatkina prediction
Former semi-finalist Daria Kasatkina will be aiming to maintain her recent dominance over in-form Marta Kostyuk.
The Aussie leads the head-to-head 4-2 and has prevailed in the last four, although the Ukrainian did win their only previous encounter on clay in Istanbul four years ago.
Kostyuk impressed in Madrid last time out, losing in the quarter-final to eventual champion Aryna Sabalenka while a 6-0 6-1 rout of Alexandra Eala got her off to a flyer in the first round in Rome.
In contrast, it’s been a mixed bag for Kastakina who has yet to find her feet on the surface in brief forays in Charleston and Madrid.
Kastakina’s variety is a joy to watch and if she can neutralise her opponent’s weapons she should be able to edge this and stretch her winning streak over the world number 27, but it could be a real battle.
Marta Kostyuk vs Daria Kasatkina tip: Over 2.5 sets
