Yulia Putintseva vs Caroline Dolehide Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | Third Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Yulia Putintseva vs Caroline Dolehide on and what time does it start? Yulia Putintseva vs Caroline Dolehide will take place on Sunday 28th April, 2023 – not before 11:20 (UK)
Where is Yulia Putintseva vs Caroline Dolehide taking place? Yulia Putintseva vs Caroline Dolehide will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Yulia Putintseva vs Caroline Dolehide being played on? Yulia Putintseva vs Caroline Dolehide will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Yulia Putintseva vs Caroline Dolehide? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Yulia Putintseva vs Caroline Dolehide
What channel is Yulia Putintseva vs Caroline Dolehide on in the UK? Yulia Putintseva vs Caroline Dolehide will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Yulia Putintseva vs Caroline Dolehide in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Yulia Putintseva vs Caroline Dolehide live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
In-form Yulia Putintseva moved back up to world number 50 after an excellent March saw her reach the round of 16 at Indian Wells and the quarter-finals at the Miami Open. The 29-year-old is a solid all-courter but perhaps most effective on clay, on which she won both of her WTA titles, and she has impressed so far in Madrid. The Kazakh was in control of her match with sixth seed Qinwen Zheng before the Chinese was forced to retire injured, backing up an impressive opener over Yue Yuan, and she looks the reasonable favourite to come through this first encounter with world number 56 Caroline Dolehide.
However, 25-year-old Dolehide will back herself to compete after an excellent comeback over 30th seed Anhelina Kalinina on Friday, backing-up an easy opener, and she stunned Victoria Azarenka at Indian Wells last month to prove she is capable of a big occasion win at this level. The American reached the Guadalajara Masters final last September, albeit amidst a weakened field, to further prove her potential at this level but back Putintseva to earn at least a set as the likelier of two capable victors here.
TIP: YULIA PUTINTSEVA TO WIN A SET
