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Mayar Sherif vs Anna Blinkova – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Italian Open

Mayar Sherif vs Anna Blinkova – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Italian Open

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THE FACTS

When is Mayar Sherif vs Anna Blinkova on and what time does it start? Mayar Sherif vs Anna Blinkova will take place on Tuesday 9th May, 2023 – not before 10:00 (UK)

Where is Mayar Sherif vs Anna Blinkova taking place? Mayar Sherif vs Anna Blinkova will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy

What surface is Mayar Sherif vs Anna Blinkova being played on? Mayar Sherif vs Anna Blinkova will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Mayar Sherif vs Anna Blinkova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Mayar Sherif vs Anna Blinkova

What channel is Mayar Sherif vs Anna Blinkova on in the UK? Mayar Sherif vs Anna Blinkova will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Mayar Sherif vs Anna Blinkova in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Mayar Sherif vs Anna Blinkova live on Prime Video

THE PREDICTION

27-year-okd Mayar Sherif set a new career-high WTA world ranking of 43rd this week after an incredible run to the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open, where she took eventual champion Aryna Sabalenka to three sets before defeat. The Egyptian stunned three seeds to reach the last eight but a straight-sets victory over Caroline Garcia was the pick of the bunch to suggest she will need some serious ousting here in Rome. World number 73 Anna Blinkova ended last season with a maiden WTA title claimed at the Transylvania Open and she started 2023 in much the same form but she has managed just four wins from her last 11 at tour level. It remains to be seen how Sherif will compete after a career-best run but the Egyptian should have enough to sneak past Blinkova on her favoured surface, particularly as she should enjoy the lion’s share of support here. Back Sherif to win outright.