Cristina Bucsa vs Yulia Putintseva Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Cristina Bucsa vs Yulia Putintseva on and what time does it start? Cristina Bucsa vs Yulia Putintseva will take place on Tuesday 19th March, 2024 – not before 19:00 (UK)
Where is Cristina Bucsa vs Yulia Putintseva taking place? Cristina Bucsa vs Yulia Putintseva will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
What surface is Cristina Bucsa vs Yulia Putintseva being played on? Cristina Bucsa vs Yulia Putintseva will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Cristina Bucsa vs Yulia Putintseva? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Cristina Bucsa vs Yulia Putintseva
What channel is Cristina Bucsa vs Yulia Putintseva on in the UK? Cristina Bucsa vs Yulia Putintseva will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Cristina Bucsa vs Yulia Putintseva in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Cristina Bucsa vs Yulia Putintseva live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 68 Yulia Putintseva enjoyed a rare strong run to the round of 16 at Indian Wells last week, stunning in-form Ekaterina Alexandrova and the returning Madison Keys before a consummate defeat to eventual champion Iga Swiatek. The 29-year-old is one of the more unpredictable players on tour, capable of much better tennis in fits and bursts than her current deflated ranking suggests, but she has often struggled to maintain strong form from tournament to tournament. World number 74 Cristina Bucsa brings a three-match losing streak into Miami that stretches back to a quarter-final exit at the Abu Dhabi Open, unfortunately drawing Elena Rybakina for the second time this season. The 26-year-old is also capable of better tennis than her current level suggests but it has been some time since she first came to the fore at the Australian Open last season. Back Putintseva to earn at least a set as the likelier of the two to come through on recent form but leave this match well away from an accumulator.
TIP: YULIA PUTINTSEVA TO WIN A SET
