Caroline Garcia vs Iga Swiatek Preview & Prediction | 2023 China Open | Quarter-Final
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THE FACTS
When is Caroline Garcia vs Iga Swiatek on and what time does it start? Caroline Garcia vs Iga Swiatek will take place on Friday 6th October, 2023 – not before 05:30 (UK)
Where is Caroline Garcia vs Iga Swiatek taking place? Caroline Garcia vs Iga Swiatek will take place at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, USA
What surface is Caroline Garcia vs Iga Swiatek being played on? Caroline Garcia vs Iga Swiatek will take place on an outdoor hard court
What channel is Caroline Garcia vs Iga Swiatek on in the UK? Caroline Garcia vs Iga Swiatek will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Caroline Garcia vs Iga Swiatek in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Caroline Garcia vs Iga Swiatek live on the Prime Video app
THE PREDICTION
World number two Iga Swiatek conceded just two games to compatriot Magda Linette on Thursday to maintain a steady run at the China Open. The 22-year-old was usurped by Aryna Sabalenka at the top of the WTA world rankings after a shock defeat to Jelena Ostapenko at the US Open last month and a three-set defeat to Veronika Kudermetova at the Japan Open last week suggests her game is still a little vulnerable – at least by her incredibly high standards. World number 10 Caroline Garcia avoided a potential upset with a commanding straight-sets victory over Anhelina Kalinina that further proves her level is on the rise after enduring a tough 2023. The 29-year-old was in the form of her career this time last season, culminating in winning the year-end WTA Finals at Fort Worth, but a first round exit at the US Open looks to have been the last straw of a very poor summer.
Whilst Swiatek is in her current state of less-than-perfect you can beat the Pole at her own game if you start aggressive and never relent. Garcia is certainly capable of that sort of performance at her very best but anything short of that should see Swiatek take control to reach the semi-finals. Back the Pole to win outright despite a reasonable chance that she blasts through in two.
