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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Maria Sakkari vs Victoria Azarenka on and what time does it start? Maria Sakkari vs Victoria Azarenka will take place on Monday 13th May, 2024 – not before 17:00 (UK)
Where is Maria Sakkari vs Victoria Azarenka taking place? Maria Sakkari vs Victoria Azarenka will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Maria Sakkari vs Victoria Azarenka being played on? Maria Sakkari vs Victoria Azarenka will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Maria Sakkari vs Victoria Azarenka? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Maria Sakkari vs Victoria Azarenka
What channel is Maria Sakkari vs Victoria Azarenka on in the UK? Maria Sakkari vs Victoria Azarenka will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Maria Sakkari vs Victoria Azarenka in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Maria Sakkari vs Victoria Azarenka live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number eight Maria Sakkari handed Anhelina Kalinina, last season’s runner-up in Rome, a second-set bagel on Sunday to maintain her brilliant resurgence. The 28-year-old reached the semi-finals of Roland-Garros in 2021 to prove her credentials on this surface and she is the only player to have beaten two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek in Paris, albeit via an injury, since the Pole’s first title in 2020.
World number 24 Victoria Azarenka overcame an excellent clay-courter in Mayar Sherif on Sunday, edging past the Egyptian in three sets to back-up a solid opener over Magda Linette. The 32-year-old finished runner-up to Serena Williams here in 2013 but she is far from her best on clay overall, with just one of her 21 career titles coming on the surface. This promises to be a thrilling third encounter between the two, with Azarenka currently leading their head-to-head 2-0, but back in-form Sakkari to get her first win on the board in conditions that suit her best.
TIP: MARIA SAKKARI TO WIN