Donna Vekic vs Ekaterina Alexandrova Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Donna Vekic vs Ekaterina Alexandrova on and what time does it start? Donna Vekic vs Ekaterina Alexandrova will take place on Friday 22nd March, 2024 – not before 16:15 (UK)
Where is Donna Vekic vs Ekaterina Alexandrova taking place? Donna Vekic vs Ekaterina Alexandrova will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
What surface is Donna Vekic vs Ekaterina Alexandrova being played on? Donna Vekic vs Ekaterina Alexandrova will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Donna Vekic vs Ekaterina Alexandrova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Donna Vekic vs Ekaterina Alexandrova
What channel is Donna Vekic vs Ekaterina Alexandrova on in the UK? Donna Vekic vs Ekaterina Alexandrova will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Donna Vekic vs Ekaterina Alexandrova in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Donna Vekic vs Ekaterina Alexandrova live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 34 Donna Vekic beat former number one Karolina Pliskova in three tight sets on Wednesday to look a threat to the next few rounds at the Miami Open. The 27-year-old is one of the streakier players on the WTA tour but she stunned world number two Aryna Sabalenka at the Dubai Masters last month and this victory over Pliskova suggests she is on an intriguing trajectory.
29-year-old Ekaterina Alexandrova brings a career-high WTA world ranking of 16th into Miami despite a three-match losing streak, with her last two defeats to Yulia Putintseva and Magdalena Frech wholly avoidable. The Russian started 2024 in serious form, reaching the semi-finals of the Adelaide International and the Linz Open final before defeats to eventual champion Jelena Ostapenko in each, but it remains to be seen if she can rediscover that mojo here. Alexandrova beat Vekic in three very tight sets en-route to the Linz final in February and the pair share a tight 2-2 head-to-head that suggests another scrap here. Back Vekic to earn at least a set, given her opening performance, to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: DONNA VEKIC TO WIN A SET
