Mayar Sherif vs Elena Rybakina Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | Third Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Mayar Sherif vs Elena Rybakina on and what time does it start? Mayar Sherif vs Elena Rybakina will take place on Sunday 28th April, 2023 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Mayar Sherif vs Elena Rybakina taking place? Mayar Sherif vs Elena Rybakina will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Mayar Sherif vs Elena Rybakina being played on? Mayar Sherif vs Elena Rybakina will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Mayar Sherif vs Elena Rybakina? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Mayar Sherif vs Elena Rybakina
What channel is Mayar Sherif vs Elena Rybakina on in the UK? Mayar Sherif vs Elena Rybakina will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Mayar Sherif vs Elena Rybakina in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Mayar Sherif vs Elena Rybakina live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 72 Mayar Sherif grabbed her best win in some time with a huge straight-sets upset of Stuttgart runner-up Marta Kostyuk on Friday, backing up a tight comeback over Lauren Davis on Wednesday. The Egyptian had brought a concerning nine-match losing streak into Madrid but she is a confidence player with a real affinity for the conditions here, reaching the quarter-finals this time last season in a career-best run that saw her take a set from eventual champion Aryna Sabalenka before defeat.
Sherif looks to have come up against that quality of opponent much earlier this time around, however, as world number four Elena Rybakina looks dialled in and ready to compete for the title this fortnight. A straight-sets victory over Lucia Bronzetti on Friday made it five wins on the spin after she claimed the Stuttgart title last week, stunning two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek before ousting the aforementioned Kostyuk. This could prove a tricky test for the Kazakh but back her to come through in two all the same.
TIP: ELENA RYBAKINA TO WIN 2-0