Daria Kasatkina vs Aryna Sabalenka – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Western & Southern Open
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THE FACTS
When is Daria Kasatkina vs Aryna Sabalenka on and what time does it start? Daria Kasatkina vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on Thursday 17th August, 2023 – not before 22:00 (UK)
Where is Daria Kasatkina vs Aryna Sabalenka taking place? Daria Kasatkina vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Ohio, USA
What surface is Daria Kasatkina vs Aryna Sabalenka being played on? Daria Kasatkina vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on an outdoor hard court
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What channel is Daria Kasatkina vs Aryna Sabalenka on in the UK? Daria Kasatkina vs Aryna Sabalenka will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Daria Kasatkina vs Aryna Sabalenka in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Daria Kasatkina vs Aryna Sabalenka live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
World number two Aryna Sabalenka was surprised by a strong performance from Ann Li on Wednesday to survive a scare in three sets. The 25-year-old won the Australian Open back in January to lift her first Grand Slam trophy and she will be considered a clear title contender at the incoming US Open after reaching the semi-finals in New York in successive seasons. Sabalenka has reached at least the semi-finals in each of her last four major appearances but despite a victory at the Madrid Masters in May she has been caught cold a few times at this level this season, including in the round of 16 in Montreal last week to eventual runner-up Liudmila Samsonova. World number 13 Daria Kasatkina has conceded just seven games so far in consummate wins over Peyton Stearns and Varvara Gracheva but is Sabalenka can improve on her opener she should have too much power for the Russian.
Kasatkina played well in Montreal before a three-set defeat to Elena Rybakina and a similarly tough draw looks set to go against her. Sabalenka leads their head-to-head 3-2 and she can be backed to come through outright here.
