2021 Madrid Open First Round – Yulia Putintseva vs Johanna Konta Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Yulia Putintseva vs Johanna Konta taking place? Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain
When is Yulia Putintseva vs Johanna Konta on and what time does it start? Thursday 29th April, 2021 – Not before 11:30 (UK)
What surface is Yulia Putintseva vs Johanna Konta being played on? Clay (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Yulia Putintseva vs Johanna Konta? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Yulia Putintseva vs Johanna Konta on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Yulia Putintseva vs Johanna Konta in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream the match live on Prime Video. Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 30 Yulia Putintseva will face Johanna Konta for the fifth time in their careers trailing in a 3-1 head-to-head record with the British number one. 26-year-old Putintseva has enjoyed a decent season so far and reached the quarter-finals of her first clay tournament of the year in Charleston after overcoming Garbine Muguruza via a retirement. The highest-ranked player she has beaten in 2021 without injury is Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open but the Kazakh should be able to get the job done here against world number 18 Konta. The 29-year-old has struggled with both form and fitness all year long and has not played on clay since the first round of Roland-Garros last September so a victory here would be an incredible feat. Take Putintseva to win this encounter, probably in three sets but it would be best to opt for an outright only here.
