Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka – Semi-Final – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Western & Southern Open
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THE FACTS
When is Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka on and what time does it start? Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on Saturday 19th August, 2023 – not before 18:30 (UK)
Where is Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka taking place? Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Ohio, USA
What surface is Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka being played on? Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka
What channel is Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka on in the UK? Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
World number two Aryna Sabalenka and number 17 Karolina Muchova played out one of the matches of the season at Roland-Garros in June, with the Czech edging through in three tight sets to reach the final before another close three-setter in defeat to Iga Swiatek. The 26-year-old looked in charge against Marie Bouzkova early in their match on Friday before her compatriot was forced to retire injured and that extra rest could be the deciding factor here after Sabalenka was forced to play late into Friday in her excellent revenge win over Ons Jabeur. The 25-year-old lost in the semi-finals of Wimbledon from a set up to Jabeur, her fourth-consecutive semi-final exit or higher at Grand Slam level, to make this win all the more special and it is by far the best she has looked on court since that heartbreak last month.
The pair share a 1-1 head-to-head record after Sabalenka took their first encounter in 2019 but hardcourt conditions do slightly favour the Belarussian here, at least in terms of confidence between two very capable all-courters. Both of their matches saw at least one tiebreak here so consider taking at least a set for Sabalenka and at least one tiebreak for a useful alternative to picking the outright result.
