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March 23 2024, 11:57 · Adam Evans

Xinyu Wang vs Madison Keys Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Third Round

Xinyu Wang vs Madison Keys Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Third Round

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THE FACTS

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

When is Xinyu Wang vs Madison Keys on and what time does it start? Xinyu Wang vs Madison Keys will take place on Saturday 23rd March, 2024 – not before 18:15 (UK)

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

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

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

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

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

THE PREDICTION

World number 18 Madison Keys passed a significant test on Thursday with an impressive straight-sets victory over up-and-coming Diana Shnaider. The 29-year-old returned to tour from a three-month absence at Indian Wells last time out, edging through her opening match over Hailey Baptiste before losing comfortably to Yulia Putintseva, but she should be better in this third round encounter against Xinyu Wang in what could end up a thriller.

World number 43 Wang beat the aforementioned Baptiste in the first round here on Tuesday before grabbing an excellent win over an out-of-sorts Veronika Kudermetova. The 22-year-old reached the round of 16 at the US Open last summer to prove her potential in these conditions but Keys won their previous encounter at the Australian Open last season and she came agonisingly close to making the final in New York, losing from a set up to eventual runner-up Aryna Sabalenka. Three sets seem likelier than two here so back Keys to win at least one of them as the likelier victor, with caution advisable in the American’s fourth match back from injury.

TIP: MADISON KEYS TO WIN A SET