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March 25 2024, 12:56 · Adam Evans

Maria Sakkari vs Anna Kalinskaya Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Round of 16

Maria Sakkari vs Anna Kalinskaya Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Round of 16

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THE FACTS

What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000

When is Maria Sakkari vs Anna Kalinskaya on and what time does it start? Maria Sakkari vs Anna Kalinskaya will take place on Monday 25th March, 2024 – not before 15:00 (UK)

Where is Maria Sakkari vs Anna Kalinskaya taking place? Maria Sakkari vs Anna Kalinskaya will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA

What surface is Maria Sakkari vs Anna Kalinskaya being played on? Maria Sakkari vs Anna Kalinskaya will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Maria Sakkari vs Anna Kalinskaya? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Maria Sakkari vs Anna Kalinskaya

What channel is Maria Sakkari vs Anna Kalinskaya on in the UK? Maria Sakkari vs Anna Kalinskaya will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Maria Sakkari vs Anna Kalinskaya in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Maria Sakkari vs Anna Kalinskaya live on Sky Go

THE PREDICTION

World number nine Maria Sakkari looks like she is enjoying her tennis again on court, something we have seen in brief spells over the past two seasons. The 28-year-old finished runner-up to Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells last weekend to make huge improvements in just a short time under new coach David Witt and she has backed that run up well so far, reaching the third round without breaking a set with some unfamiliar ruthlessness. World number 25 Anna Kalinskaya is also a Masters runner-up this season after losing from a set up to Jasmine Paolini in Dubai last month. The 25-year-old dismissed Jelena Ostapenko for just four games on Saturday to back up an equally blistering opener over Xinyu Wang but Sakkari, in this mood, could prove too steep of a challenge. This is a really tough call between the Russian’s form so far, or Sakkari’s simmering form to come. Back the Greek to win at least a set to leave the victor up to chance.

TIP: MARIA SAKKARI TO WIN A SET