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April 5 2024, 13:22 · Adam Evans

Veronika Kudermetova vs Maria Sakkari Preview & Prediction | 2024 Charleston Open | Quarter-Final

Veronika Kudermetova vs Maria Sakkari Preview & Prediction | 2024 Charleston Open | Quarter-Final

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THE FACTS

What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 500

When is Veronika Kudermetova vs Maria Sakkari on and what time does it start? Veronika Kudermetova vs Maria Sakkari will take place on Friday 5th April, 2023 – not before 23:00 (UK)

Where is Veronika Kudermetova vs Maria Sakkari taking place? Veronika Kudermetova vs Maria Sakkari will take place at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, USA

What surface is Veronika Kudermetova vs Maria Sakkari being played on? Veronika Kudermetova vs Maria Sakkari will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Veronika Kudermetova vs Maria Sakkari? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Veronika Kudermetova vs Maria Sakkari

What channel is Veronika Kudermetova vs Maria Sakkari on in the UK? Veronika Kudermetova vs Maria Sakkari will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Veronika Kudermetova vs Maria Sakkari in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Veronika Kudermetova vs Maria Sakkari live on Sky Go

THE PREDICTION

World number seven Maria Sakkari is yet to drop a set at the Charleston Open after blasting through kind fixtures against Viktoriya Tomova and Astra Sharma. However, the Greek’s coasting so far this week contrasts hugely with her concerning, fluctuating form over the past two seasons to suggest she is gearing up for a proper tilt at this title – just as she did in finishing runner-up to Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells last month. World number 19 Veronika Kudermetova beat an ailing Beatriz Haddad-Maia in straight sets on Thursday to back-up a solid opener over Shelby Rogers but this will be a much steeper task. Sakkari’s resurgence under new coach David Witt will be a fascinating sub-plot to 2024 and she looks as capable as anyone this week to lift her third WTA title. The Greek leads Kudermetova 3-1 in their head-to-head, winning each of their last three, but two of those wins saw sets go both ways. Back Sakkari to win outright.

TIP: MARIA SAKKARI TO WIN