Daria Kasatkina vs Barbora Krejcikova – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Dubai Tennis Championships

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THE FACTS
When is Daria Kasatkina vs Barbora Krejcikova on and what time does it start? Daria Kasatkina vs Barbora Krejcikova will take place on Tuesday 21st February, 2023 – not before 07:00 (UK)
Where is Daria Kasatkina vs Barbora Krejcikova taking place? Daria Kasatkina vs Barbora Krejcikova will take place at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in Dubai, UAE
What surface is Daria Kasatkina vs Barbora Krejcikova being played on? Daria Kasatkina vs Barbora Krejcikova will take place on an outdoor hard court
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What channel is Daria Kasatkina vs Barbora Krejcikova on in the UK? Daria Kasatkina vs Barbora Krejcikova will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Daria Kasatkina vs Barbora Krejcikova in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Daria Kasatkina vs Barbora Krejcikova live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
World number eight Daria Kasatkina received a bye to the second round of the Dubai Masters but she could probably have done with a softer opener after some errant tennis so far in 2023. The 25-year-old beat Barbora Krejcikova in straight sets on her way to the Adelaide 2 final last month before a total capitulation against Belinda Bencic and she has since struggled to establish herself in three tournaments, including a shock first round exit at the Australian Open. World number 30 ended last season with two more WTA titles in Tallinn and Ostrava, beating Iga Swiatek from a set down in the latter, but she has also struggled somewhat in the singles this season despite reaching the round of 16 in Melbourne. A straight-sets victory over Irina-Camelia Begu on Sunday is a solid way to start things in Dubai and the extra match practice could be the defining factor here. Krejcikova claimed their first encounter in straight sets back in 2021 to set a finely poised 1-1 head-to-head and backing the Czech to earn at least one set here looks the suitable way to avoid picking a winner.