2021 French Open Round of 16 – Serena Williams vs Elena Rybakina Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Serena Williams vs Elena Rybakina on and what time does it start? Sunday 6th June, 2021 – not before 16:45 (UK)
Where is Serena Williams vs Elena Rybakina taking place? Stade Roland Garros, Paris
What surface is Serena Williams vs Elena Rybakina being played on? Clay (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Serena Williams vs Elena Rybakina? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Serena Williams vs Elena Rybakina on? Both ITV and Eurosport will be showing live coverage of the French Open so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I stream Serena Williams vs Elena Rybakina? ITV Hub, Eurosport Player & Amazon Prime Video (in France only)
THE PREDICTION
21-year-old Elena Rybakina has yet to drop a set at Roland-Garros with three convincing wins but the world number 22 has had a fairly kind draw so far and it gets significantly tougher next. World number eight Serena Williams could be starting to believe she can win her 24th Grand Slam here as seeds continue to fall out of the draw but she will be challenged throughout by Rybakina in their first meeting. 39-year-old Williams has looked more resilient than we have seen at a major for some time and her ability to break immediately back is as potent as ever right now. Take Williams to win this outright with Rybakina well capable of forcing a decider.
