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Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open

Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open

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THE FACTS

When is Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka on and what time does it start? Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka will take place on Friday 20th January, 2023 – not before 08:00 (UK)

Where is Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka taking place? Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia

What surface is Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka being played on? Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka

What channel is Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka on in the UK? Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka will be televised live on Eurosport

Where can I stream Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Madison Keys vs Victoria Azarenka live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go

THE PREDICTION

Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka conceded just one game to Nadia Podoroska on Wednesday, backing up a first round victory over 2020 champion Sofia Kenin. The 33-year-old reached the round of 16 here last season and matched that at the US Open, where she has finished runner-up on three occasions and as recently as 2019. World number 13 Madison keys made the semi-finals here last season before defeat to eventual champion Ash Barty and she has also finished runner-up at the US Open – to Sloane Stephens in 2017. The 27-year-old looked better in her second round win over Xinyu Wang than her three-set opener with Anna Blinkova but she looks the slightest underdog this likely thriller considering Azarenka leads their head-to-head 3-0. A three-set victory for Azarenka as recently as October at the Guadalajara Masters suggests the Belarussian knows the route to win against Keys, so back her to earn at least a set as the likelier of two very capable winners.