2021 VTB Kremlin Cup Quarter-Final – Maria Sakkari vs Simona Halep Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Maria Sakkari vs Simona Halep on and what time does it start? Maria Sakkari vs Simona Halep will take place on Friday 22^nd October, 2021 – not before 13:50 (UK)

Where is Maria Sakkari vs Simona Halep taking place? Maria Sakkari vs Simona Halep will take place in Moscow, Russia

What surface is Maria Sakkari vs Simona Halep being played on? Maria Sakkari vs Simona Halep will take place on an indoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Maria Sakkari vs Simona Halep? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Maria Sakkari vs Simona Halep

What channel is Maria Sakkari vs Simona Halep on? Maria Sakkari vs Simona Halep will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app

Where can I stream Maria Sakkari vs Simona Halep? Maria Sakkari vs Simona Halep can be streamed live on the Amazon Prime Video app

THE PREDICTION

This first meeting between Maria Sakkari and Simona Halep has all the hallmarks of a thriller at the Kremlin Cup. Neither player has dropped a set yet, with Halep’s most recent victory over Veronika Kudermetova on Thursday an impressive return to solidity after a fairly unstable few months. 26-year-old Sakkari has the greater motivation here as she currently occupies a WTA Tour Final place she is desperate to hold on to but Halep’s fight instincts should match the Greek pound for pound in a match that looks destined for a decider. Taking Sakkari to win at least a set is the safe option here with the world number eight in the better form as it would not be a surprise for Halep to snatch this from behind.