Peyton Stearns vs Victoria Azarenka Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Peyton Stearns vs Victoria Azarenka on and what time does it start? Peyton Stearns vs Victoria Azarenka will take place on Thursday 21st March, 2024 – not before 23:00 (UK)
Where is Peyton Stearns vs Victoria Azarenka taking place? Peyton Stearns vs Victoria Azarenka will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
What surface is Peyton Stearns vs Victoria Azarenka being played on? Peyton Stearns vs Victoria Azarenka will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Peyton Stearns vs Victoria Azarenka? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Peyton Stearns vs Victoria Azarenka
What channel is Peyton Stearns vs Victoria Azarenka on in the UK? Peyton Stearns vs Victoria Azarenka will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Peyton Stearns vs Victoria Azarenka in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Peyton Stearns vs Victoria Azarenka live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Former world number one Victoria Azarenka is a three-time former Miami Open champion, most recently claiming the Sunshine Double by winning Indian Wells and Miami back-to-back in 2016. The 34-year-old typically enjoyed her best tennis in the first-half of seasons, with back-to-back Grand Slam titles claimed at the Australian Open in 2012 and 2013, and she has looked in decent shape so far this year with encouraging runs to the semi-finals in Brisbane, round of 16 in Melbourne and the quarter-finals in Doha.
World number 67 Peyton Stearns is a tough draw, though, with the scrappy spirit and athleticism that will draw huge support from the home crowd in Miami. The 22-year-old reached the round of 16 at the US Open last summer to prove her credentials in these conditions and she took Aryna Sabalenka all the way to a deciding tiebreak at this stage of Indian Wells two weeks ago to look a serious threat. Back Azarenka to edge through outright, with three sets likelier than two, or consider taking Stearns to earn at least a set.
TIP: VICTORIA AZARENKA TO WIN
