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February 19 2023, 15:52 · Adam Evans

Karolina Pliskova vs Marketa Vondrousova – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Dubai Tennis Championships

Karolina Pliskova vs Marketa Vondrousova – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Dubai Tennis Championships

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THE FACTS

When is Karolina Pliskova vs Marketa Vondrousova on and what time does it start? Karolina Pliskova vs Marketa Vondrousova will take place on Monday 20th February, 2023 – not before 09:15 (UK)

Where is Karolina Pliskova vs Marketa Vondrousova taking place? Karolina Pliskova vs Marketa Vondrousova will take place at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in Dubai, UAE

What surface is Karolina Pliskova vs Marketa Vondrousova being played on? Karolina Pliskova vs Marketa Vondrousova will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Karolina Pliskova vs Marketa Vondrousova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Karolina Pliskova vs Marketa Vondrousova

What channel is Karolina Pliskova vs Marketa Vondrousova on in the UK? Karolina Pliskova vs Marketa Vondrousova will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Karolina Pliskova vs Marketa Vondrousova in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Karolina Pliskova vs Marketa Vondrousova live on Prime Video

THE PREDICTION

Former world number one Karolina Pliskova reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open last month but she has otherwise suffered early exits in 2023. The 30-year-old also made the last eight at the US Open late last season amidst poor form on tour overall, suggesting that she is struggling to turn it on away from the top tournaments. The Dubai Masters should pique the Czech’s interests her compatriot Marketa Vondrousova is playing well so far in 2023 as she seeks a return to the top 30 after a long injury absence last spring. The 23-year-old made the semi-finals of the Linz Open two weeks ago before defeat to eventual champion Anastasia Potapova and an upset victory over Ons Jabeur at the Australian Open came way ahead of schedule. Pliskova was the winner in both of their previous meetings at the Miami Masters in 2019 and the Rome Masters a year later but this third Masters bout should come a lot closer. The record suggests backing Pliskova to edge things is the right call but taking Vondrousova to earn her first set in this match-up could be the shrewd move.