Iga Swiatek vs Bernarda Pera 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 Iga Swiatek vs Bernarda Pera on and what time does it start? Iga Swiatek vs Bernarda Pera will take place on Thursday 9th May, 2024 – not before 18:00 (UK)
Where is Iga Swiatek vs Bernarda Pera taking place? Iga Swiatek vs Bernarda Pera will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Iga Swiatek vs Bernarda Pera being played on? Iga Swiatek vs Bernarda Pera will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Iga Swiatek vs Bernarda Pera? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Iga Swiatek vs Bernarda Pera
What channel is Iga Swiatek vs Bernarda Pera on in the UK? Iga Swiatek vs Bernarda Pera will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Iga Swiatek vs Bernarda Pera in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Iga Swiatek vs Bernarda Pera live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number one Iga Swiatek completed her set of the most prestigious clay-court titles on tour with a thrilling victory over Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid last Saturday, overcoming the defending champion in a three-set classic. The 22-year-old won back-to-back Rome Masters titles in 2021 and 2022, the first of which saw her hand a double bagel to Karolina Pliskova in a huge foreshadowing of the dominant force she would become on clay, but a recent defeat to Elena Rybakina in Stuttgart proved she can be beaten on her favoured surface.
World number 77 Bernarda Pera came through a strong qualifying campaign to bring momentum into her first round clash with Caroline Dolehide, beating her fellow American in straight sets, but this should be far too steep of a challenge. The 27-year-old is also at her best on clay but Swiatek is the out-and-out benchmark in these conditions, either side of the tours at this moment in time, and she can be backed to start strongly in straight sets.
TIP: IGA SWIATEK TO WIN 2-0
