Viktorija Golubic vs Iga Swiatek – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Miami Open
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THE FACTS
When is Viktorija Golubic vs Iga Swiatek on and what time does it start? Viktorija Golubic vs Iga Swiatek will take place on Friday 25th March, 2022 – not before 23:00 (UK)
Where is Viktorija Golubic vs Iga Swiatek taking place? Viktorija Golubic vs Iga Swiatek will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
What surface is Viktorija Golubic vs Iga Swiatek being played on? Viktorija Golubic vs Iga Swiatek will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Viktorija Golubic vs Iga Swiatek? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Viktorija Golubic vs Iga Swiatek
What channel is Viktorija Golubic vs Iga Swiatek on in the UK? Viktorija Golubic vs Iga Swiatek will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Viktorija Golubic vs Iga Swiatek in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Viktorija Golubic vs Iga Swiatek live on Prime Video
THE LOWDOWN
VIKTORIJA GOLUBIC
World number 42 Viktorija Golubic beat Belgian veteran Kirsten Flipkens in three sets on Wednesday for a shaky start to her Miami Open campaign. The 29-year-old made a strong run to the round of 16 at Indian Wells before a straight-set defeat. Last year, in her best season, Golubic won a Gold medal for Switzerland at the Tokyo Olympic Games in the Women’s Doubles alongside Belinda Bencic.
IGA SWIATEK
20-year-old Iga Swiatek will be crowned the new world number one on the WTA tour after Ash Barty’s shock farewell but only if she wins this second round match at the Miami Open. The Pole is riding a stunning 11-match winning streak after winning back-to-back Masters titles at the Qatar Open and Indian Wells, including results over four top 10 players and two former world number ones.
THE PREDICTION
Iga Swiatek’s ruthless brand of win-now tennis makes her the perfect candidate to replace Ash Barty at the top of the WTA tour but she must not slip up at this crucial juncture. Paula Badosa can beat her to the crown if Swiatek loses here and the Spaniard goes on to lift the Miami Open title next weekend, and Viktorija Golubic is no push-over. Golubic beat Swiatek in the first round of Wimbledon back in 2019 on grass, a surface the then teenager had likely barely experienced. Swiatek levelled their head-to-head record up at 1-1 last month with a three-set victory at the Qatar Open that she of course went on to win. The Swiss was win number one of Swiatek’s 11-match streak and she is likely to be 12th, although taking Swiatek to win outright with nerves likely is a sensible concession.
