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THE FACTS
When is Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka on and what time does it start? Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on Thursday 8th June, 2023 – not before 14:00 (UK)
Where is Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka taking place? Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France
What surface is Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka being played on? Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka will take place on an outdoor clay court
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What channel is Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka on in the UK? Eurosport have the rights to the French Open in the UK
Where can I stream Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka in the UK? discovery+ subscribers can stream Karolina Muchova vs Aryna Sabalenka live while the match can be streamed on Eurosport Player and Amazon Prime Video if it is televised
THE LOWDOWN
World number two Aryna Sabalenka is yet to drop a set at Roland-Garros after an excellent performance against Elina Svitolina on Tuesday. The 25-year-old has been all about power and patience this season to contrast greatly with her wilder days on tour and there are very few players on tour right now capable of beating her in this form. Former world number 19 Karolina Muchova could be one of them as she continues to enjoy the one thing missing from her game in recent seasons – consistent fitness. The 26-year-old will move back inside the top 20 after beating 2021 runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova assuredly on Tuesday and she has beaten a whole host of different styles this fortnight, including clay specialist Irina-Camelia Begu and a more power-orientated player like Maria Sakkari.
THE PREDICTION
Muchova has spent almost two hours more than Sabalenka on court and that could be a deciding factor here given the Czech’s body is her greatest foe on tour but she should find strength from the crowd likely to give her the lion’s share of their support. A first meeting between the two went Sabalenka’s way in two tight sets in 2019 and that looks the most feasible outcome here given how much the Belarussian has improved. The suitably cautious pick is taking Sabalenka to win outright given Muchova’s capabilities but it is slightly likelier that she comes through in two.