Emma Raducanu vs Aryna Sabalenka Preview & Prediction | 2024 Indian Wells Open | Third Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Emma Raducanu vs Aryna Sabalenka on and what time does it start? Emma Raducanu vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on Monday 11th March, 2024 – not before 20:00 (UK)
Where is Emma Raducanu vs Aryna Sabalenka taking place? Emma Raducanu vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA
What surface is Emma Raducanu vs Aryna Sabalenka being played on? Emma Raducanu vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Emma Raducanu vs Aryna Sabalenka? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Emma Raducanu vs Aryna Sabalenka
What channel is Emma Raducanu vs Aryna Sabalenka on in the UK? Emma Raducanu vs Aryna Sabalenka will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Emma Raducanu vs Aryna Sabalenka in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Emma Raducanu vs Aryna Sabalenka live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Former world number 10 Emma Raducanu was ion complete control of her second round match with Dayana Yastremska before her opponent was forced to retire with a stomach complaint. The 21-year-old, via a rare stroke of luck, has now won back-to-back matches for the first time since reaching the round of 16 here last season, having ended 2023 early to undergo three surgeries ahead of this rehabilitation year.
In an ideal world this first meeting with world number two Aryna Sabalenka would have the pair at their respective best for a proper thriller, with the Belarussian’s powerful game exactly the sort that a peak Raducanu spent 2021 dismantling on the biggest stages, but the second seed should be coasting through this fixture at this moment in time. The 25-year-old had to dig deep to come back from a set down against home hopeful Peyton Stearns, a fabulous scrapper, late on Saturday but she should be better for the early scare as she continues to recalibrate from the emotional release of defending her Australian Open title in January. Back Sabalenka to win outright for caution’s sake, with Raducanu rarely disappointing against the best players on tour.
TIP: ARYNA SABALENKA TO WIN
