Irina-Camelia Begu vs Elena Rybakina 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 Irina-Camelia Begu vs Elena Rybakina on and what time does it start? Irina-Camelia Begu vs Elena Rybakina will take place on Friday 10th May, 2024 – not before 12:00 (UK)
Where is Irina-Camelia Begu vs Elena Rybakina taking place? Irina-Camelia Begu vs Elena Rybakina will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Irina-Camelia Begu vs Elena Rybakina being played on? Irina-Camelia Begu vs Elena Rybakina will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Irina-Camelia Begu vs Elena Rybakina? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Irina-Camelia Begu vs Elena Rybakina
What channel is Irina-Camelia Begu vs Elena Rybakina on in the UK? Irina-Camelia Begu vs Elena Rybakina will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Irina-Camelia Begu vs Elena Rybakina in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Irina-Camelia Begu vs Elena Rybakina live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Former world number 22 Irina-Camelia Begu is at her best on clay and she has impressed since making her return to tour from a season-ending injury at the US Open last summer. The 33-year-old came back from a set down to beat Rebeka Masarova on Wednesday but a well-fought defeat in straight sets to Madison Keys at this stage of the Madrid Open last time out suggests she will struggle against the defending champion.
World number four Elena Rybakina claimed eight wins on the spin to lift the Stuttgart Open title this time last month, going on to reach the semi-finals in Madrid before a tight, thrilling three-set defeat to eventual runner-up Aryna Sabalenka. The 24-year-old has claimed three titles already this season, adding Stuttgart to hardcourt trophies in Brisbane and Abu Dhabi, and she would likely have made it four had she not met the unstoppable force of Danielle Collins in the Miami Open final. Begu has so far enjoyed a rare 100% record over Rybakina after beating her as a teenager back in 2017 but back the Kazakh to level things in straight sets here.
TIP: ELENA RYBAKINA TO WIN 2-0
ELENA RYBAKINA HAS WITHDRAWN FROM ROME - BACK BEGU TO BEAT OCEANE DODIN.
