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February 19 2023, 10:05 · Adam Evans

Sofia Kenin vs Marie Bouzkova – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Dubai Tennis Championships

Sofia Kenin vs Marie Bouzkova – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Dubai Tennis Championships

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THE FACTS

When is Sofia Kenin vs Marie Bouzkova on and what time does it start? Sofia Kenin vs Marie Bouzkova will take place on Sunday 19th February, 2023 – not before 09:55 (UK)

Where is Sofia Kenin vs Marie Bouzkova taking place? Sofia Kenin vs Marie Bouzkova will take place at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in Dubai, UAE

What surface is Sofia Kenin vs Marie Bouzkova being played on? Sofia Kenin vs Marie Bouzkova will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Sofia Kenin vs Marie Bouzkova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Sofia Kenin vs Marie Bouzkova

What channel is Sofia Kenin vs Marie Bouzkova on in the UK? Sofia Kenin vs Marie Bouzkova will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Sofia Kenin vs Marie Bouzkova in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Sofia Kenin vs Marie Bouzkova live on Prime Video

THE PREDICTION

There are some really encouraging signs that world number 210 Sofia Kenin is on her way back to a level of tennis we have not seen since 2020, with much of the last two seasons spent in the wilderness. The former world number four reached two Grand Slam finals in 2020, winning one of them at the Australian Open, but she has suffered setback after setback since then. A victory over Liudmila Samsonova last week in Qatar and a run to the semi-finals at the Hobart International last month suggest the American could enjoy a transformative 2023 but this is a tough opener against world number 26 Marie Bouzkova. The Czech takes a four-match losing streak into the Dubai Masters but she found some her best form late last season to win her maiden title on home soil at the Prague Open and it should be sooner rather than later that she gets back in control of her game. Three sets seem likely here and backing Bouzkova to earn at least one of them looks the suitable way to avoid picking a tough winner.