Nao Hibino vs Marta Kostyuk – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Thailand Open

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THE FACTS

When is Nao Hibino vs Marta Kostyuk on and what time does it start? Nao Hibino vs Marta Kostyuk will take place on Thursday 2nd February, 2023 – not before TBC (UK)

Where is Nao Hibino vs Marta Kostyuk taking place? Nao Hibino vs Marta Kostyuk will take place at the True Arena Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

What surface is Nao Hibino vs Marta Kostyuk being played on? Nao Hibino vs Marta Kostyuk will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Nao Hibino vs Marta Kostyuk? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Nao Hibino vs Marta Kostyuk

What channel is Nao Hibino vs Marta Kostyuk on in the UK? Nao Hibino vs Marta Kostyuk will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Nao Hibino vs Marta Kostyuk in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Nao Hibino vs Marta Kostyuk live on Prime Video

THE PREDICTION

20-year-old Marta Kostyuk should be targeting moving into the top 40 this season after starting 2023 off in excellent form. The Ukrainian has been on tour for some time now but she is still a rising star in many respects, with victories over the likes of Elena Rybakina and Amanda Anisimova in January suggesting she is a feasible title contender here in Hua Hin. The world number 60 lost to Nao Hibino in straight sets three years ago in their only previous tour-level meeting but after a shaky start on Tuesday she handed En-shuo Liang a third-set bagel to make a statement coming into the round of 16. World number 139 Hibino conceded just two games in her opener on Tuesday but Kostyuk should be too powerful at this moment in time. Kostyuk should be taking this in straight sets but the outright pick would be a wise concession here.