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Katie Volynets vs Arantxa Rus – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Indian Wells Masters

Katie Volynets vs Arantxa Rus – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Indian Wells Masters

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THE FACTS

When is Katie Volynets vs Arantxa Rus on and what time does it start? Katie Volynets vs Arantxa Rus will take place on Wednesday 9th March, 2022 – not before 22:45 (UK)

Where is Katie Volynets vs Arantxa Rus taking place? Katie Volynets vs Arantxa Rus will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA

What surface is Katie Volynets vs Arantxa Rus being played on? Katie Volynets vs Arantxa Rus will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Katie Volynets vs Arantxa Rus? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Katie Volynets vs Arantxa Rus

What channel is Katie Volynets vs Arantxa Rus on in the UK? Katie Volynets vs Arantxa Rus will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Katie Volynets vs Arantxa Rus in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Katie Volynets vs Arantxa Rus live on Prime Video

THE PREDICTION

Aptly-named Katie Volynets received a wildcard to the main draw of Indian Wells after some recent wins on the ITF circuit over the last few months. The 20-year-old lost in straight sets to Petra Martic in the first round here last October, in the delayed edition of Indian Wells, but she fares a better chance of reaching the second round this time against world number 69 Arantxa Rus. 31-year-old Rus recently beat Veronika Kudermetova at the Qatar Open and she came close to shocking Tamara Zidansek in the first round of the Australian Open to suggest she is at a working level high enough to avoid the upset here. Still, this match is a tricky call and possibly worth leaving alone altogether. Backing native Californian Volynets to win at least a set with the full support of a home crowd looks a tempting option, though.