Elina Svitolina vs Sara Errani Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Second 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 Sara Errani on and what time does it start? Elina Svitolina vs Sara Errani will take place on Friday 10th May, 2024 – not before 14:35 (UK)
Where is Elina Svitolina vs Sara Errani taking place? Elina Svitolina vs Sara Errani will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Elina Svitolina vs Sara Errani being played on? Elina Svitolina vs Sara Errani will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Elina Svitolina vs Sara Errani? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elina Svitolina vs Sara Errani
What channel is Elina Svitolina vs Sara Errani on in the UK? Elina Svitolina vs Sara Errani will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Elina Svitolina vs Sara Errani in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Elina Svitolina vs Sara Errani live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
This could end up a fascinating clash between former number five Sara Errani, a popular home favourite here in Rome, and former number three Elina Svitolina, who trails the Italian 0-2 in their head-to-head. 29-year-old Svitolina was 21 when she las met Errani way back in 2016, losing in straight sets in the semi-finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships, and a first win in this match-up looks more than likely on paper.
36-year-old Errani, however, has been enjoying something of a renaissance on clay so far this season, reaching the semi-finals of the Bogota Open last month and stunning Caroline Wozniacki from a set down in the first round of the Madrid Open two weeks ago. Her best win yet came on Thursday, though, when she once again came back from a set down to stun the returning Amanda Anisimova in three sets to delight raucous home support.
A first win at the Italian Masters since 2015 should bring plenty of attention to this nostalgic clash with world number 19 Svitolina and the Ukrainian’s two-match losing streak on clay suggests more than a spot of jeopardy. Svitolina should have enough to avoid an upset here but with an outright call the sensible move consider taking Errani to snatch at least a set, fuelled by a fierce Pietrangeli crowd.
TIP: ELINA SVITOLINA TO WIN
