Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Sara Sorribes Tormo Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Second 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 Sara Sorribes Tormo on and what time does it start? Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Sara Sorribes Tormo will take place on Friday 10th May, 2024 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Sara Sorribes Tormo taking place? Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Sara Sorribes Tormo will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Sara Sorribes Tormo being played on? Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Sara Sorribes Tormo will take place on an outdoor clay court
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What channel is Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Sara Sorribes Tormo on in the UK? Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Sara Sorribes Tormo will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Sara Sorribes Tormo in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Sara Sorribes Tormo live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Former number 11 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova is an excellent all-court threat but she has enjoyed her most eye-catching results on clay in recent years. The 32-year-old finally broke her Grand Slam quarter-final duck in 2021 to finish runner-up to Barbora Krejcikova and she returned from injury this time last season to make the last eight in Paris once again, losing out to eventual runner-up Karolina Muchova, to further prove her credentials on the surface.
World number 47 Sara Sorribes Tormo is also at her best on clay, however, and the Spaniard is enjoying a good moment in these conditions after reaching the round of 16 in the Madrid Open singles before winning the Women’s Doubles title alongside Cristina Bucsa. The 27-year-old beat Nadia Podoroska in straight sets on Wednesday to get a decent foothold in the draw but Pavlyuchenkova leads their head-to-head 3-2 to remain the reasonable favourite. Sorribes Tormo, however, leads 2-1 on clay after claiming their most recent clash in Madrid two years ago in three sets. Pavlyuchenkova has earned at least a set in each of their last four encounters so take that cautious option to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: ANASTASIA PAVLYUCHENKOVA TO WIN A SET
