Coco Gauff vs Maria Sakkari Preview & Prediction | 2024 Indian Wells Open | Semi-Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Coco Gauff vs Maria Sakkari on and what time does it start? Coco Gauff vs Maria Sakkari will take place on Saturday 16th March, 2024 – not before 01:00 (UK)
Where is Coco Gauff vs Maria Sakkari taking place? Coco Gauff vs Maria Sakkari will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA
What surface is Coco Gauff vs Maria Sakkari being played on? Coco Gauff vs Maria Sakkari will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Coco Gauff vs Maria Sakkari? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Coco Gauff vs Maria Sakkari
What channel is Coco Gauff vs Maria Sakkari on in the UK? Coco Gauff vs Maria Sakkari will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Coco Gauff vs Maria Sakkari in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Coco Gauff vs Maria Sakkari live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number three Coco Gauff came back from a set down to beat Clara Burel in her opening match at Indian Wells but she has markedly improved with each passing round to look ready for a first final here. The US Open champion turned 20 on Wednesday, where she conceded just two games to Elise Mertens in the round of 16, and she snapped Yue Yuan’s excellent nine-match winning streak on Thursday to make her second prestigious semi-final of the season after losing out to Aryna Sabalenka at this stage of the Australian Open. World number nine Maria Sakkari came back from a set down to oust up-and-coming Emma Navarro on Thursday to pull within one win of her best showing here two years ago, where she finished runner-up to Iga Swiatek.
World number one Swiatek more than likely awaits one of these two in the final on Sunday as the champion elect but whilst Sakkari’s 3-2 lead over the Pole in their head-to-head suggests she has the better chance, Gauff beat the Pole for the first time en-route to the Cincinnati Masters title last summer to set a real benchmark for her improving level. Sakkari also leads Gauff in their head-to-head, 4-3, but the American has won each of their last two – just as Swiatek has against Sakkari – to portray the Greek’s recent depreciation on tour. Sakkari has looked like turning a corner this fortnight but Gauff beat her in straight sets to lift the Washington Open trophy last August, the first of her three incredible titles in two months, and she can be backed to reach the final here.
TIP: COCO GAUFF TO WIN
