Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Elina Svitolina Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Elina Svitolina on and what time does it start? Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Elina Svitolina will take place on Thursday 25th April, 2023 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Elina Svitolina taking place? Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Elina Svitolina will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Elina Svitolina being played on? Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Elina Svitolina will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Elina Svitolina? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Elina Svitolina
What channel is Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Elina Svitolina on in the UK? Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Elina Svitolina will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Elina Svitolina in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Elina Svitolina live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 18 Elina Svitolina’s incredible return from maternity leave to reach the quarter-finals of Roland-Garros and the semi-finals at Wimbledon still lives fresh in the memory but it has been a more subdued start to 2024 so far. The 29-year-old finished runner-up to Coco Gauff at the Auckland Classic at the start of the year but she has struggled to make much of a dent on tour since making the last 16 at the Australian Open, with a straight-sets defeat to Elise Mertens at Charleston last time out not entirely convincing on clay.
World number 55 Sara Sorribes Tormo’s counter-punching brick wall of a game could feed right into Svitolina’s more aggressive hands on Thursday but the Spaniard will be backed to the hilt as the home hopeful here in Madrid and she is certainly the more comfortable in these conditions. A straight-sets victory over Bernarda Pera on Wednesday is a solid way to start her Madrid campaign but she will have to improve significantly on recent performances to win here. Back Svitolina to win at least a set as the likelier of two capable victors.
TIP: ELINA SVITOLINA TO WIN A SET
