Sloane Stephens vs Maria Sakkari Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | Third Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Sloane Stephens vs Maria Sakkari on and what time does it start? Sloane Stephens vs Maria Sakkari will take place on Saturday 27th April, 2023 – not before 12:00 (UK)
Where is Sloane Stephens vs Maria Sakkari taking place? Sloane Stephens vs Maria Sakkari will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Sloane Stephens vs Maria Sakkari being played on? Sloane Stephens vs Maria Sakkari will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Sloane Stephens vs Maria Sakkari? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Sloane Stephens vs Maria Sakkari
What channel is Sloane Stephens vs Maria Sakkari on in the UK? Sloane Stephens vs Maria Sakkari will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Sloane Stephens vs Maria Sakkari in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Sloane Stephens vs Maria Sakkari live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
This could be the match of the day on Saturday as former world number three Sloane Stephens takes on current number six Maria Sakkari for only the second time. 28-year-old Sakkari won their only previous encounter in three sets at the Canada Masters two years ago but clay should level the field a little, particularly as 31-year-old Stephens brings a seven-match winning streak into the equation after an impressive comeback against Elise Mertens on Thursday. The American won her eight WTA title at the Rouen Open last week, beating former top 10s Caroline Garcia and Karolina Pliskova en-route, but in-form Sakkari will be her toughest foe yet in this purple patch. Sakkari beat Donna Vekic handily on Thursday to get her Madrid campaign underway and she has lost to an eventual finalist in each of her last four tournaments, including Iga Swiatek in the Indian Wells final and Danielle Collins in the Charleston semi-finals last time out. Back the resurgent Greek to edge this likely thriller.
TIP: MARIA SAKKARI TO WIN
