2021 WTA Finals Group Stage – Maria Sakkari vs Paula Badosa Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Maria Sakkari vs Paula Badosa on and what time does it start? Maria Sakkari vs Paula Badosa will take place on Saturday 13th November, 2021 – not before 20:00 (UK)
Where is Maria Sakkari vs Paula Badosa taking place? Maria Sakkari vs Paula Badosa will take place at the Panamerican Tennis Center in Guadalajara, Mexico
What surface is Maria Sakkari vs Paula Badosa being played on? Maria Sakkari vs Paula Badosa will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Maria Sakkari vs Paula Badosa? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Maria Sakkari vs Paula Badosa
What channel is Maria Sakkari vs Paula Badosa on? Maria Sakkari vs Paula Badosa will be televised on the Amazon Prime Video app on smart TVs
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THE LOWDOWN
World number six Maria Sakkari continued her domination of Iga Swiatek by beating the Pole for a third time this season with a straight-sets blaster in her first round robin on Thursday. The 26-year-old has just the one WTA title to her name, significantly less than the rest of the field at the WTA Finals, but she is one of the most consistent performers on tour with back-to-back semi-finals reached at Wimbledon and the US Open. World number 10 Paula Badosa has two WTA titles to her name but a first Masters win at Indian Wells is a huge achievement for one of this season’s most improved players on tour. The 23-year-old beat Aryna Sabalenka comfortably on her WTA Finals debut and that looks like imperious form with a now seven-match winning streak.
THE PREDICTION
This is a high-stakes first meeting indeed between Maria Sakkari and Paula Badosa, with both players impressing on their WTA Finals debuts. The result of this looks to be on a proper knife-edge with momentum and recent form favouring Indian Wells champion Badosa, who will likely be enjoying similar conditions in Guadalajara, but Sakkari is one of the toughest fighters on tour. A win apiece takes some pressure off this tussle but it feels like there is a set in this for both players before a winner can be found. Take Badosa to win at least one as the woman in serious form or for the match to need a decider.
