Caroline Garcia vs Maria Sakkari Preview & Prediction | 2023 Guadalajara Open Akron | Semi-Final
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THE FACTS
When is Caroline Garcia vs Maria Sakkari on and what time does it start? Caroline Garcia vs Maria Sakkari will take place on Saturday 23rd September, 2023 – not before 01:00 (UK)
Where is Caroline Garcia vs Maria Sakkari taking place? Caroline Garcia vs Maria Sakkari will take place at the Panamerican Tennis Center in Guadalajara, Mexico
What surface is Caroline Garcia vs Maria Sakkari being played on? Caroline Garcia vs Maria Sakkari will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Caroline Garcia vs Maria Sakkari? Click here for the latest ticket information for Caroline Garcia vs Maria Sakkari
What channel is Caroline Garcia vs Maria Sakkari on in the UK? Caroline Garcia vs Maria Sakkari will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Caroline Garcia vs Maria Sakkari in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Caroline Garcia vs Maria Sakkari live on the Prime Video app
THE PREDICTION
This promises to be a thrilling and likely topsy-turvy encounter between world number nine Maria Sakkari and number 11 Caroline Garcia, with both players overturning some poor form this week. 28-year-old Sakkari has especially suffered in recent months, with her shock exit at the US Open her third consecutive first round defeat at a major tournament, but she is yet to drop a set this week with some encouraging results. Garcia has had the tough time of it in Guadalajara but a straight-sets victory over former world number one Victoria Azarenka on Thursday was the first time she has won three matches in a row since finishing runner-up to Donna Vekic in March – notably also in Mexico at the Monterrey Open.
Garcia beat Sakkari in each of their first three meetings, including twice this time last year en-route to titles in Cincinnati and the WTA Finals, but the Greek got a point on the board in three tight sets at the Qatar Open in February. Three sets seem likelier than two, as has happened in two of their last three matches, so back Garcia to earn at least one of them, as she has in each of their four encounters, to leave the victor up to chance.
