Sloane Stephens vs Yue Yuan Preview & Prediction | 2024 Open de Rouen | Quarter-Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 250
When is Sloane Stephens vs Yue Yuan on and what time does it start? Sloane Stephens vs Yue Yuan will take place on Friday 19th April, 2024 – not before 12:30 (UK)
Where is Sloane Stephens vs Yue Yuan taking place? Sloane Stephens vs Yue Yuan will take place at the Kindarena in Rouen, France
What surface is Sloane Stephens vs Yue Yuan being played on? Sloane Stephens vs Yue Yuan will take place on an indoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Sloane Stephens vs Yue Yuan? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Sloane Stephens vs Yue Yuan
What channel is Sloane Stephens vs Yue Yuan on in the UK? Sloane Stephens vs Yue Yuan will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Sloane Stephens vs Yue Yuan in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Sloane Stephens vs Yue Yuan live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
25-year-old Yue Yuan stunned Sloane Stephens in three tight sets in the first round of the Hobart International back in January to start what has since proven to be a remarkable surge up the WTA world rankings. The Chinese will set a new career-high of around 36th after overcoming a resurgent Varvara Gracheva in three sets on Thursday, continuing the form that saw her claim a maiden WTA title at the Austin Open before a career-best run to the quarter-finals of Indian Wells last month.
Former number three Stephens has enjoyed an excellent week so far in Rouen but the erratic American is a tough player to back with full confidence at any juncture. A comeback over Peyton Stearns and a straight-sets victory over Karolina Pliskova suggest she has enough to level her head-to-head with Yuan here but she will have to dig very deep against a tireless competitor. At their respective best levels Stephens should be blasting through in straight sets but take Yuan to earn at least a set here as the more dependable performer.
TIP: YUE YUAN TO WIN A SET
