Petra Kvitova vs Sofia Kenin Preview & Prediction | 2025 Miami Open | First Round

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An exciting first round battle between two former Grand Slam champions sees Petra Kvitova up against Sofia Kenin.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time: Tuesday 18th March, 2025: UK – not before 5:20pm / US ET – not before 1:20pm / US PT – not before 10:20am

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 Petra Kvitova vs Sofia Kenin ticket information

Petra Kvitova vs Sofia Kenin Prediction

The only previous clash between Petra Kvitova and Sofia Kenin on the hard court came here in Miami, all the way back in 2018 when Kvitova was seeded ninth in the tournament and USA’s Kenin was just a qualifier. The latter took the first set before Kvitova roared back to win it. Since then, Kenin has won a Grand Slam on hard court and recorded her first win over the Czechia star at the French Open in 2020.

Fast forward to 2025 and Kvitova at 35 years of age is starting to reach the latter stages of her career. She enters Miami as a wildcard, whilst Kenin is currently ranked outside of the top 50 after a second round exit at Indian Wells. She did, however, make the quarter-finals in Dubai only last month, so she is by no means totally out of form.

With Kvitova, there is always a question mark over her body and whether it will hold up over the course of a gruelling encounter and the longer this match goes on, the more it is likely to favour Kenin. With that in mind, a sensible play may be to back Kenin to win it in three.

Petra Kvitova vs Sofia Kenin Tip: Sofia Kenin to win 2-1