Donna Vekic vs Maria Sakkari Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid 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 Maria Sakkari on and what time does it start? Donna Vekic vs Maria Sakkari will take place on Thursday 25th April, 2023 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Donna Vekic vs Maria Sakkari taking place? Donna Vekic vs Maria Sakkari will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Donna Vekic vs Maria Sakkari being played on? Donna Vekic vs Maria Sakkari will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Donna Vekic vs Maria Sakkari? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Donna Vekic vs Maria Sakkari
What channel is Donna Vekic vs Maria Sakkari on in the UK? Donna Vekic vs Maria Sakkari will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Donna Vekic vs Maria Sakkari in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Donna Vekic vs Maria Sakkari live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
28-year-old Maria Sakkari moved back up to world number six after an excellent spell of resurgence in March saw her finish runner-up to Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells and reach the quarter-finals in Miami. The Greek had been struggling with consistency and on-court confidence for much of the last two seasons but a change in coaching staff looks to have bolstered her resolve, with the imperious charge of Danielle Collins the only thing capable of halting her at Charleston last time out.
World number 38 Donna Vekic enjoyed a comfortable opener over Laura Siegemund on Wednesday but the Croat will have to find her elusive best level to tackle Sakkari in conditions that should heavily favour the robust Greek. An inspired Vekic beat Sakkari in straight-sets en-route to the final of the Berlin Open last June, on grass that better suits her, to lead 5-3 in their tour-level head-to-head but take Sakkari to win their first encounter on clay.
TIP: MARIA SAKKARI TO WIN
