Kamilla Rakhimova vs Aryna Sabalenka – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 French Open
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THE FACTS
When is Kamilla Rakhimova vs Aryna Sabalenka on and what time does it start? Kamilla Rakhimova vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on Friday 2nd June, 2023 – not before 12:00 (UK)
Where is Kamilla Rakhimova vs Aryna Sabalenka taking place? Kamilla Rakhimova vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France
What surface is Kamilla Rakhimova vs Aryna Sabalenka being played on? Kamilla Rakhimova vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Kamilla Rakhimova vs Aryna Sabalenka? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Kamilla Rakhimova vs Aryna Sabalenka
What channel is Kamilla Rakhimova vs Aryna Sabalenka on in the UK? Eurosport have the rights to the French Open in the UK
Where can I stream Kamilla Rakhimova vs Aryna Sabalenka in the UK? discovery+ subscribers can stream Kamilla Rakhimova vs Aryna Sabalenka live while the match can be streamed on Eurosport Player and Amazon Prime Video if it is televised
THE PREDICTION
There will be plenty of attention on this match between Russia’s Kamilla Rakhimova and Belarussia’s Aryna Sabalenka on Friday after world number two Sabalenka refused once again to comment on her stance on the war in Ukraine in an uncomfortable press conference on Wednesday. On the court, the 25-year-old was initially troubled by compatriot Iryna Shymanovich before coming through relatively comfortably in the end and she remains Iga Swiatek’s main competitor, alongside Elena Rybakina, here in Paris after recently beating the Pole to the Madrid Masters title. 21-year-old Rakhimova will set a new career-high WTA world ranking of around 62nd after reaching the third round without dropping a set and she could well benefit here if her opponent fails to concentrate on the match at hand.
In normal service Sabalenka could be backed to come through in straight sets here but there are enough outside factors, and Rakhimova has played well enough in recent weeks, to warrant caution. Take Sabalenka to win outright here or leave this one alone altogether.
