2021 US Open Third Round – Angelique Kerber vs Sloane Stephens Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Angelique Kerber vs Sloane Stephens taking place? Angelique Kerber vs Sloane Stephens will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA
When is Angelique Kerber vs Sloane Stephens on and what time does it start? Friday 3rd September, 2021 – not before 21:00 (UK)
What surface is Angelique Kerber vs Sloane Stephens being played on? Angelique Kerber vs Sloane Stephens will take place on an outdoor hard court
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THE LOWDOWN
2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens made a huge statement on Wednesday by beating close friend Coco Gauff in two commanding sets. The current world number 66 is widely regarded as one of the most talented players of her generation on her day and she has so far put her best performances of the season in at the Grand Slams. A big game player, the 28-year-old has six WTA titles including the US Open, Miami Masters and Washington Open. 33-year-old Angelique Kerber has faced off two Ukrainians so far in a three-set comeback win over Dayana Yastremska and a straight-sets victory in the second round over Anhelina Kalinina. The former world number one is also a former US Open champion, winning the year before Stephens in 2016 for the second of her total three Grand Slam titles.
THE PREDICTION
Beating Coco Gauff and round one opponent Madison Keys is excellent fare for Sloane Stephens on the court where she achieved the best result of her life in 2017 but it gets even harder now against 2016 champion Angelique Kerber. In one of many absolute blockbusters in the Women’s Singles draw won Friday, two former champions face off for a chance to face, most likely, the reigning champion Naomi Osaka in the round of 16. The occasion favours Stephens and so does the head-to-head record, with the American remarkably 5-1 up against Kerber having won the last five matches from Indian Wells in 2015 to the WTA Championships in 2018. Stephens’ lightning offence versus Kerber’s impeccable defence should make for a real classic here but it is hard not to back Stephens to come through the winner with all conditions pointing towards her.
