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August 9 2022, 13:34 · Adam Evans

Maria Sakkari vs Sloane Stephens – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Canada Masters

Maria Sakkari vs Sloane Stephens – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Canada Masters

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THE FACTS

When is Maria Sakkari vs Sloane Stephens on and what time does it start? Maria Sakkari vs Sloane Stephens will take place on Wednesday 10th August, 2022 – not before 01:15 (UK)

Where is Maria Sakkari vs Sloane Stephens taking place? Maria Sakkari vs Sloane Stephens will take place at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto, Canada

What surface is Maria Sakkari vs Sloane Stephens being played on? Maria Sakkari vs Sloane Stephens will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Maria Sakkari vs Sloane Stephens? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Maria Sakkari vs Sloane Stephens

What channel is Maria Sakkari vs Sloane Stephens on in the UK? Maria Sakkari vs Sloane Stephens will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Maria Sakkari vs Sloane Stephens in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Maria Sakkari vs Sloane Stephens live on Prime Video

THE PREDICTION

World number four Maria Sakkari should be gearing up for a successful last third of the season as her best surface dominates proceedings here on in. The 27-year-old reached the semi-finals of the US Open last season before losing to eventual champion Emma Raducanu and she should be targeting more titles with just one claimed so far from the 2019 Rabat Open. Both Sakkari and Sloane Stephens have set career-high WTA world rankings of third in their careers, with 29-year-old Stephens doing so after winning the US Open in 2017. The world number 59 is just as, if not more, inconsistent as Sakkari on tour but a three-set victory over Sofia Kenin on Monday should boost her confidence. The American has the better recent form after reaching the quarter-finals of Roland-Garros back in June but this match could go anywhere from a straight-sets blast – for either player – to a deciding tiebreak. Leave this match out of an accumulator but with a win under her belt take Stephens to earn at least a set from this first meeting with the Greek.