Erika Andreeva vs Elina Avanesyan Preview & Prediction | 2025 Miami Open | First Round

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A repeat of last year’s first round sees out of form Erika Andreeva get the chance to take revenge on Elina Avanesyan for knocking her out in 2024.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time: Tuesday 18th March, 2025: UK – not before 5:10pm / US ET – not before 1:10pm / US PT – not before 10:10am

Venue: Miami Gardens, Florida, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Erika Andreeva vs Elina Avanesyan ticket information

Erika Andreeva vs Elina Avanesyan Prediction

The last time these two players collided on the WTA tour was right here in Miami last year, in a match that went to three sets. Elina Avanesyan came out on top 6-0, 3-6, 6-1, a result that no doubt won’t have been forgotten about by Erika Andreeva and payback is likely to be on the 20-year-old’s mind. But to do that, she must snap a recent slump that has been setting her back.

Andreeva has failed to make it into the second round of any WTA tournament since the Australian and failed to even get through the qualifiers in Qatar. She’s won just one of her last four and Avanesyan has a golden opportunity to take advantage of her opponent’s poor form, not to mention possible lack of confidence.

The mental side of Tennis cannot be underestimated. Avanesyan knows what it takes to get past Andreeva and a good start could well lead to the doubts quickly returning for Andreeva and her head dropping following previous results. Therefore, the shrewd play here is backing victory for Avanesyan.

Erika Andreeva vs Elina Avanesyan Tip: Elina Avanesyan to win