April 28, 2024 11:49 AM
Adam Evans

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Daria Kasatkina Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | Third Round

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THE FACTS

What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000

When is Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Daria Kasatkina on and what time does it start? Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Daria Kasatkina will take place on Sunday 28th April, 2023 – not before 12:00 (UK)

Where is Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Daria Kasatkina taking place? Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Daria Kasatkina will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain

What surface is Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Daria Kasatkina being played on? Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Daria Kasatkina will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Daria Kasatkina? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Daria Kasatkina

What channel is Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Daria Kasatkina on in the UK? Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Daria Kasatkina will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Daria Kasatkina in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Daria Kasatkina live on Sky Go

THE PREDICTION

Former world number 11 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova takes on current number 11 Daria Kasatkina for the second time this season, beating her younger compatriot in straight sets en-route to the semi-finals of the Qatar Masters in February. The 31-year-old still trails Kasatkina 2-4 in their head-to-head, snapping a run of four without a win, but Kasatkina’s most recent of those four results came in the second round here last season to suggest she has the edge. 26-year-old Kasatkina finished runner-up to Danielle Collins at the Charleston Open earlier this month, where she claimed her first of six WTA titles back in 2017, but she survived an early scare on Friday in a comeback over Cristina Bucsa whilst Pavlyuchenkova cruised in her opener over Daria Saville. On their opening performances here, back Pavlyuchenkova to earn at least a set to leave the victor of a likely tight clash up to chance.

TIP: ANASTASIA PAVLYUCHENKOVA TO WIN A SET

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