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May 12 2024, 12:32 · Adam Evans

Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Third Round

Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Third Round

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THE FACTS

What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000

When is Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya on and what time does it start? Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya will take place on Sunday 12th May, 2024 – not before 18:00 (UK)

Where is Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya taking place? Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy

What surface is Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya being played on? Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya

What channel is Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya on in the UK? Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya live on Sky Go

THE PREDICTION

2018 Italian Open champion Elina Svitolina was ruthless in ousting any notion that popular home veteran Sara Errani could cause an upset on Friday, handing the Italian an opening set bagel. The 29-year-old’s remarkable resurgence since returning from maternity leave last summer started with victory at the Strasbourg Open, before a huge run to the quarter-finals at Roland-Garros, to prove her credentials on this surface but Anna Kalinskaya should not be underestimated in their first encounter.

25-year-old Kalinskaya made short work of Clara Tauson on Friday to bounce back from a shock defeat to teenager Sara Bejlek in Madrid two weeks ago but the Russian finished runner-up at the Dubai Masters back in February to bring recent experience at this level into this late-night clash. Three sets seem likelier than two but back Svitolina to edge through as the more comfortable in these conditions.

TIP: ELINA SVITOLINA TO WIN