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May 13 2024, 13:11 · Adam Evans

Iga Swiatek vs Angelique Kerber Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Round of 16

Iga Swiatek vs Angelique Kerber Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Round of 16

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THE FACTS

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

When is Iga Swiatek vs Angelique Kerber on and what time does it start? Iga Swiatek vs Angelique Kerber will take place on Monday 13th May, 2024 – not before 14:00 (UK)

Where is Iga Swiatek vs Angelique Kerber taking place? Iga Swiatek vs Angelique Kerber will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy

What surface is Iga Swiatek vs Angelique Kerber being played on? Iga Swiatek vs Angelique Kerber will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Iga Swiatek vs Angelique Kerber? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Iga Swiatek vs Angelique Kerber

What channel is Iga Swiatek vs Angelique Kerber on in the UK? Iga Swiatek vs Angelique Kerber will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Iga Swiatek vs Angelique Kerber in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Iga Swiatek vs Angelique Kerber live on Sky Go

THE PREDICTION

World number one Iga Swiatek played well to avoid a tougher match with in-form Yulia Putintseva on Saturday, allowing just one break of her serve in a straight-sets victory. The 22-year-old is rising an eight-match winning streak after claiming her first Madrid Open title the weekend before last, besting defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in an absolute thriller that throws forward to an incredible few weeks ahead on the WTA tour.

Former world number one Angelique Kerber has reached the round of 16 of a Masters event for the second time this season to suggest her comeback from maternity leave will be a successful one, with the 36-year-old shaving another 100 places off of her current ranking of 331st. The German is yet to drop a set this week, upsetting last season’s semi-finalist Veronika Kudermetova in straight sets in the second round, but she lost comfortably Swiatek in their United Cup final clash back in January and she will face an even more potent version of the Pole here. Take Swiatek to win in two.

TIP: IGA SWIATEK TO WIN 2-0