Anna Blinkova vs Karolina Pliskova Preview & Prediction | 2024 Indian Wells Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Anna Blinkova vs Karolina Pliskova on and what time does it start? Anna Blinkova vs Karolina Pliskova will take place on Thursday 7th March, 2024 – not before 20:55 (UK)
Where is Anna Blinkova vs Karolina Pliskova taking place? Anna Blinkova vs Karolina Pliskova will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA
What surface is Anna Blinkova vs Karolina Pliskova being played on? Anna Blinkova vs Karolina Pliskova will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Anna Blinkova vs Karolina Pliskova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Anna Blinkova vs Karolina Pliskova
What channel is Anna Blinkova vs Karolina Pliskova on in the UK? Anna Blinkova vs Karolina Pliskova will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Anna Blinkova vs Karolina Pliskova in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Anna Blinkova vs Karolina Pliskova live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Former world number one Karolina Pliskova moved back inside the top 40 after an excellent return to form in February saw her win a first title since 2020 at the Transylvania Open before a run to the semi-finals of the Qatar Masters. The 31-year-old beat the likes of Anna Kalinskaya and Naomi Osaka en-route to the last four in Doha, before pulling out with exhaustion after a tiring 10 days, but she returned well in Dubai to reach the round of 16 before defeat to third seed Coco Gauff. World number 45 Anna Blinkova reached the quarter-finals of the San Diego Open last week to bring some strong form into Indian Wells and she should not be underestimated against a big server like Pliskova after her herculean efforts in beating Elena Rybakina 22-20 in the deciding tiebreak of their marathon Australian Open tussle in January. The Russian’s inconsistency remains an issue on tour but we have seen enough from Blinkova in recent seasons to suggest there is top 20 potential in there somewhere. Back Pliskova to edge through outright with three sets likelier than two.
TIP: KAROLINA PLISKOVA TO WIN
