Aryna Sabalenka vs Katie Boulter Preview & Prediction | 2023 China Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
When is Aryna Sabalenka vs Katie Boulter on and what time does it start? Aryna Sabalenka vs Katie Boulter will take place on Tuesday 3rd October, 2023 – not before 05:30 (UK)
Where is Aryna Sabalenka vs Katie Boulter taking place? Aryna Sabalenka vs Katie Boulter will take place at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, USA
What surface is Aryna Sabalenka vs Katie Boulter being played on? Aryna Sabalenka vs Katie Boulter will take place on an outdoor hard court
What channel is Aryna Sabalenka vs Katie Boulter on in the UK? Aryna Sabalenka vs Katie Boulter will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Aryna Sabalenka vs Katie Boulter in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Aryna Sabalenka vs Katie Boulter live on the Prime Video app
THE PREDICTION
World number ne Aryna Sabalenka conceded just three games to Sofia Kenin on her first match back on tour since usurping Iga Swiatek at the top of the sport. The 25-year-old first really burst onto the world stage on the last Asian swing four years ago in 2019, where she won Zhuhai, Wuhan and Shenzhen in quick succession to see four of her five WTA titles won in China. Now up to 13 career WTA titles, including a maiden Grand Slam claimed at the Australian Open in January, the Belarussian looks the firm favourite here in Beijing and this should be a relatively comfortable clash with Katie Boulter, over whom she leads 2-0 in their head-to-head. 27-year-old Boulter will move back up to her career-high WTA world ranking of 50th after overcoming Magdalena Frech in three sets on Sunday but this looks too steep of a challenge for any player ranked outside the top 10. Take Sabalenka to win in straight sets.
