Paula Badosa vs Maria Sakkari – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Madrid Open
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THE FACTS
When is Paula Badosa vs Maria Sakkari on and what time does it start? Paula Badosa vs Maria Sakkari will take place on Monday 1st May, 2023 – not before 15:00 (UK)
Where is Paula Badosa vs Maria Sakkari taking place? Paula Badosa vs Maria Sakkari will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Paula Badosa vs Maria Sakkari being played on? Paula Badosa vs Maria Sakkari will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Paula Badosa vs Maria Sakkari? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Paula Badosa vs Maria Sakkari
What channel is Paula Badosa vs Maria Sakkari on in the UK? Paula Badosa vs Maria Sakkari will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Paula Badosa vs Maria Sakkari in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Paula Badosa vs Maria Sakkari live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
World number 42 Paula Badosa looks to be turning her form around after a poor last 12 months have seen her drift far away from her career-high WTA ranking of second. The 25-year-old conceded just three games to sixth seed Coco Gauff on Saturday to make a huge statement on home clay at the Madrid Open, where she first came onto the scene with a brilliant run to the semi-finals two years ago. The Spaniard’s last four defeats have come against Elena Rybakina, twice, Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka to suggest it will take a top 10 player to oust her here and world number nine Maria Sakkari is well capable of doing so if she finds the freedom to play without too much pressure. The 27-year-old came back from a set down to survive an early scare against Rebeka Masarova on Saturday but playing back-to-back Spaniards could take its toll in terms of playing the villain of the piece. The pair have one win apiece in a finely poised head-to-head record but clay, particularly in Spain, certainly suits Badosa and the Spaniard has taken a set in both of their encounters. That makes the sensible call Badosa to earn at least a set and the reasonable risk Badosa to win outright, probably in three.
