Madison Keys vs Aryna Sabalenka – Quarter-Final – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Wimbledon Championships
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THE FACTS
When is Madison Keys vs Aryna Sabalenka on and what time does it start? Madison Keys vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on Wednesday 12th July, 2023 – not before 13:00 (UK)
Where is Madison Keys vs Aryna Sabalenka taking place? Madison Keys vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England
What surface is Madison Keys vs Aryna Sabalenka being played on? Madison Keys vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on an outdoor grass court
Where can I get tickets for Madison Keys vs Aryna Sabalenka? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Madison Keys vs Aryna Sabalenka
What channel is Madison Keys vs Aryna Sabalenka on in the UK? Madison Keys vs Aryna Sabalenka will be televised live on BBC platforms as well as Eurosport
Where can I stream Madison Keys vs Aryna Sabalenka in the UK? Madison Keys vs Aryna Sabalenka can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app, while subscribers can stream the match on Eurosport platforms.
THE LOWDOWN
MADISON KEYS
Former world number seven Madison Keys came back from a set and 4-1 down to rising star Mirra Andreeva on Monday in very impressive circumstances, utilising all her experience against a raw talent. The 28-year-old is riding a nine-match winning streak on grass after claiming her seventh WTA title at the Eastbourne International two weeks ago, her third title on grass after also winning her maiden there in 2014 and the Birmingham two years later. Keys has matched her best efforts here after also reaching the quarter-finals in 2015 but she has reached at least the semi-finals at each of the other three major tournaments, including finishing runner-up to Sloane Stephens at the US Open in 2017.
ARYNA SABALENKA
World number two Aryna Sabalenka had to serve to stay in the tournament against Varvara Gracheva in the second round but the 25-year-old has not looked back since, conceding just four games to Ekaterina Alexandrova on Monday to make the last eight. The Belarussian reached the semi-finals here two years ago before defeat to eventual runner-up Karolina Pliskova but after missing out last summer she returns as a new Grand Slam champion from the Australian Open in January, where she came back from a set down to beat reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina.
THE PREDICTION
Aryna Sabalenka came into Wimbledon as the slightest of favourites for the title with doubts over reigning champion Elena Rybakina’s fitness and world number one Iga Swiatek’s efficacy on grass. Whilst Rybakina is clearly a contender now after some imperious performances, Sabalenka holds a positive record over each of her potential semi-final and final opponents to look the sensible choice still. Only Madison Keys can boast otherwise with a 1-1 head-to-head record here and better still she beat Sabalenka in their only meeting on the surface, ousting the Belarussian in three sets at the Berlin Open two years ago. Sabalenka is a totally different prospect this time around but Keys, on a winning streak, should not be underestimated in big-time matches as one of those players who can take the racket out of your hands when she finds her rare top gear. Three sets seem likelier than two, so back Sabalenka to win outright here for caution’s sake.
