Nao Hibino vs Venus Williams Preview & Prediction | 2024 Indian Wells Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Nao Hibino vs Venus Williams on and what time does it start? Nao Hibino vs Venus Williams will take place on Thursday 7th March, 2024 – not before 02:00 (UK)
Where is Nao Hibino vs Venus Williams taking place? Nao Hibino vs Venus Williams will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA
What surface is Nao Hibino vs Venus Williams being played on? Nao Hibino vs Venus Williams will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Nao Hibino vs Venus Williams? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Nao Hibino vs Venus Williams
What channel is Nao Hibino vs Venus Williams on in the UK? Nao Hibino vs Venus Williams will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Nao Hibino vs Venus Williams in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Nao Hibino vs Venus Williams live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Former world number one Venus Williams won her most recent of 49 WTA titles in Kaohsiung back in 2016 but she remains a threat on her day at 43 years young. The seven-time Grand Slam champion will be backed to the hilt by an adoring home crowd at Indian Wells who will be desperate to make up for the wrongs that saw the Williams sisters boycott this tournament for 14 years and both the support and desire to avenge will be strong motivation. World number 80 Nao Hibino has to be the favourite here 14 years Williams’ junior but the Japanese dropped sets in both of her qualifying rounds to suggest this first meeting between the two can go to three. Hibino impressed in Dubai last time out too, beating Magda Linette in three sets before losing to sixth-seed Qinwen Zheng in as close a contest, so backing the 29-year-old to win outright is the uninspired, sensible move.
TIP: NAO HIBINO TO WIN
