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Veronika Kudermetova vs Xinyu Wang Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Second Round

Veronika Kudermetova vs Xinyu Wang Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Second Round

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THE FACTS

What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000

When is Veronika Kudermetova vs Xinyu Wang on and what time does it start? Veronika Kudermetova vs Xinyu Wang will take place on Thursday 21st March, 2024 – not before 20:10 (UK)

Where is Veronika Kudermetova vs Xinyu Wang taking place? Veronika Kudermetova vs Xinyu Wang will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA

What surface is Veronika Kudermetova vs Xinyu Wang being played on? Veronika Kudermetova vs Xinyu Wang will take place on an outdoor hard court

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

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

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

THE PREDICTION

This is an intriguing match between two players desperately seeking their late 2023 form in world number 19 Veronika Kudermetova and number 43 Xinyu Wang. 22-year-old Wang beat Hailey Baptiste in straight sets to win her first match at a tournament for the third time on the spin but she has failed to win two in a row since losing to eventual champion Diana Shnaider in the semi-finals of the Hua Hin Championships in early February.

26-year-old Kudermetova, however, has failed to do ever since claiming the most prestigious title of her career at the Tokyo Open last October, where she stunned Iga Swiatek, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Jessica Pegula with some searing peak-of-her-powers stuff. The Russian should be able to find her way through her opening match here in Miami but this is certainly a fixture to keep separate from an accumulator. Back Wang to earn at least a set with the momentum of a win in her legs to leave this head-scratcher up to chance.

TIP: XINYU WANG TO WIN A SET