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Iga Swiatek vs Yulia Putintseva Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Third Round

Iga Swiatek vs Yulia Putintseva 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 on and what time does it start? Iga Swiatek vs Yulia Putintseva will take place on Saturday 11th May, 2024 – not before 10:00 (UK)

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

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

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

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

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

THE PREDICTION

World number 41 Yulia Putintseva has found some of the best form of career in recent weeks, reaching at least the round of 16 at each of her last three Masters tournaments, but that run looks set to change against the toughest draw around. World number one Iga Swiatek ended the Kazakh’s excellent campaign at Indian Wells in comfortable straight sets in the last 16, en-route to the title there, and she is riding a serious winning streak after claiming her first Madrid Open trophy with a fabulous display against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the final.

Swiatek's streak is up to seven wins after conceding just two games to Bernarda Pera on Thursday but Putintseva should be able to put in more of a challenge after two impressive wins over clay-court lovers Martins Trevisan and Sloane Stephens. It should be in vain, though, as Swiatek leads their head-to-head 3-0 without yet dropping a set in their encounters. Back the champion elect to win in two.

TIP: IGA SWIATEK TO WIN 2-0