Victoria Azarenka vs Mayar Sherif Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Third Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Victoria Azarenka vs Mayar Sherif on and what time does it start? Victoria Azarenka vs Mayar Sherif will take place on Sunday 12th May, 2024 – not before 14:00 (UK)
Where is Victoria Azarenka vs Mayar Sherif taking place? Victoria Azarenka vs Mayar Sherif will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Victoria Azarenka vs Mayar Sherif being played on? Victoria Azarenka vs Mayar Sherif will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Victoria Azarenka vs Mayar Sherif? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Victoria Azarenka vs Mayar Sherif
What channel is Victoria Azarenka vs Mayar Sherif on in the UK? Victoria Azarenka vs Mayar Sherif will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Victoria Azarenka vs Mayar Sherif in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Victoria Azarenka vs Mayar Sherif live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 80 Mayar Sherif found her best tennis on Friday night to stun Italian number one Jasmine Paolini in three quality sets, backing-up an eye-catching opener over Petra Martic. The 28-year-old won her maiden WTA title on Italian clay at the Parma Ladies Open in 2022 and she should not be underestimated on her favoured surface in this likely thrilling, and very loud, first encounter with former number one Victoria Azarenka.
34-year-old Azarenka is currently ranked 24th after an excellent start to 2024 but she has rarely found the best of her potent weapons on clay, claiming just one of her 21 career titles on the surface. Azarenka did finish runner-up to Serena Williams here in 2013 but she has struggled against more comfortable clay-courters in recent appearances and her defeat to Sara Sorribes Tormo in Madrid last time out suggests Sherif stands a chance at a huge result. It took Elena Rybakina to beat the rejuvenated Egyptian in Madrid, and eventual champion Aryna Sabalenka last season, so consider taking Sherif to earn at least a set to leave the victor up to chance. Keep this match from any promising accumulators.
TIP: MAYAR SHERIF TO WIN A SET
