Paula Badosa vs Aryna Sabalenka Preview & Prediction | 2024 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 500
When is Paula Badosa vs Aryna Sabalenka on and what time does it start? Paula Badosa vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on Wednesday 17th April, 2024 – not before 18:45 (UK)
Where is Paula Badosa vs Aryna Sabalenka taking place? Paula Badosa vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place at the Porsche-Arena in Stuttgart, Germany
What surface is Paula Badosa vs Aryna Sabalenka being played on? Paula Badosa vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on an indoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Paula Badosa vs Aryna Sabalenka? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Paula Badosa vs Aryna Sabalenka
What channel is Paula Badosa vs Aryna Sabalenka on in the UK? Paula Badosa vs Aryna Sabalenka will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Paula Badosa vs Aryna Sabalenka in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Paula Badosa vs Aryna Sabalenka live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number two Aryna Sabalenka has finished runner-up to Iga Swiatek at the Stuttgart Open in each of the past two seasons, and to the world number one in each of the past three after also losing to Ash Barty here three years ago. The 25-year-old is a powerful presence on any court but she certainly favours the next two tournaments of the clay swing, with indoor conditions in Stuttgart and high-altitude in Madrid benefitting her hammer serve.
Former number two Paula Badosa and Sabalenka are firm friends off of the court, making their match at the Miami Open all the more bittersweet following the death of Sabalenka’s former partner, and this should be another good-natured edition in a competitive head-to-head. Sabalenka leads 3-2 having won each of their last three, with the Belarussian improving over the past few seasons as the Spaniard has regressed, but Badosa impressed against Diana Shnaider on Monday to pose a threat. Back Sabalenka, who will be eager to move on from last month’s tragedy and the media storm around it, to reach the quarter-finals.
TIP: ARYNA SABALENKA TO WIN
