Elena Rybakina vs Victoria Azarenka Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Semi-Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Elena Rybakina vs Victoria Azarenka on and what time does it start? Elena Rybakina vs Victoria Azarenka will take place on Thursday 28th March, 2024 – not before 19:00 (UK)
Where is Elena Rybakina vs Victoria Azarenka taking place? Elena Rybakina vs Victoria Azarenka will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
What surface is Elena Rybakina vs Victoria Azarenka being played on? Elena Rybakina vs Victoria Azarenka will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Elena Rybakina vs Victoria Azarenka? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elena Rybakina vs Victoria Azarenka
What channel is Elena Rybakina vs Victoria Azarenka on in the UK? Elena Rybakina vs Victoria Azarenka will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Elena Rybakina vs Victoria Azarenka in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Elena Rybakina vs Victoria Azarenka live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number four Elena Rybakina outlasted an ever-improving Maria Sakkari in a marathon three-setter on Tuesday, backing up a solid victory over the returning Madison Keys. The 24-year-old has struggled to maintain her consistent best tennis on tour this season, despite winning titles in Brisbane and Abu Dhabi, but she has markedly improved on her performances from the start of Miami to look the title favourite in Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka’s absence.
Former number one Victoria Azarenka will back herself to cause an upset here as a three-time Miami Open champion but she will have to be perfect throughout to stand a chance against the imperious Kazakh. The 34-year-old grabbed an encouraging three-set victory over a resurgent Yulia Putintseva on Tuesday, backing-up solid wins over Qinwen Zheng and Katie Boulter, but Rybakina should pose her toughest threat by far. Azarenka took the first set of their meeting in Dubai last month before having to retire, handing Rybakina a 3-0 lead in their head-to-head, to suggest backing the fourth seed to win outright is a sensible concession.
TIP: ELENA RYBAKINA TO WIN
