Sloane Stephens vs Daria Kasatkina Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
When is Sloane Stephens vs Daria Kasatkina on and what time does it start? Sloane Stephens vs Daria Kasatkina will take place on Thursday 18th January, 2024 – not before 02:00 (UK)
Where is Sloane Stephens vs Daria Kasatkina taking place? Sloane Stephens vs Daria Kasatkina will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Sloane Stephens vs Daria Kasatkina being played on? Sloane Stephens vs Daria Kasatkina will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Sloane Stephens vs Daria Kasatkina? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Sloane Stephens vs Daria Kasatkina
What channel is Sloane Stephens vs Daria Kasatkina on in the UK? Sloane Stephens vs Daria Kasatkina will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Sloane Stephens vs Daria Kasatkina in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Sloane Stephens vs Daria Kasatkina live on their website
THE PREDICTION
World number 13 Daria Kasatkina did well to overcome a tough foe in Peyton Stearns on Tuesday, needing three sets to oust the up-and-coming American. The 26-year-old finished runner-up to Jelena Ostapenko at the Adelaide 500 last weekend but she rode her luck twice to make that final, with walkovers in the quarter and semi-finals. Former world number three Sloane Stephens conceded just four games to Olivia Gadecki on Tuesday to avoid any stress in her Melbourne opener. The 30-year-old won her Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2017 but she has been perhaps the streakiest player on tour since 2018, capable of any score line at all with one of the highest ceilings and lowest floors of anyone.
Kasatkina’s uber-consistent game would suit an in-form Stephens but frustrate the American on a bad day. Stephens leads their head-to-head 3-1 but Kasatkina won their only hardcourt match at Indian Wells way back in 2018. Back the Russian to take a set to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: DARIA KASATKINA TO WIN A SET
