Yulia Putintseva vs Daria Kasatkina Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Yulia Putintseva vs Daria Kasatkina on and what time does it start? Yulia Putintseva vs Daria Kasatkina will take place on Monday 29th April, 2023 – not before 15:55 (UK)
Where is Yulia Putintseva vs Daria Kasatkina taking place? Yulia Putintseva vs Daria Kasatkina will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Yulia Putintseva vs Daria Kasatkina being played on? Yulia Putintseva vs Daria Kasatkina will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Yulia Putintseva vs Daria Kasatkina? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Yulia Putintseva vs Daria Kasatkina
What channel is Yulia Putintseva vs Daria Kasatkina on in the UK? Yulia Putintseva vs Daria Kasatkina will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Yulia Putintseva vs Daria Kasatkina in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Yulia Putintseva vs Daria Kasatkina live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 11 Daria Kasatkina is in her element on clay, where what she lacks in a powerful first serve of her own she can counter-punch her opponents’ power more effectively, and she should be considered a dark horse for the last four after an impressive straight-sets win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. The 26-year-old finished runner-up to the unstoppable force of Danielle Collins at the Charleston Open earlier this month, where she won her first of six WTA titles in 2017, and she reached the semi-finals at Roland-Garros in 2022 to prove her credentials on this surface but Yulia Putintseva also thrives in these conditions.
29-year-old Putintseva moved back up to world number 50 after a surprise return to form across the Sunshine Double and she made it three Masters-level last 16s on the spin with a consummate victory over Caroline Dolehide on Sunday. Kasatkina won their only previous encounter in straight sets at Wimbledon way back in 2018 to make this as good as a first encounter, particularly on their favoured surface. Back Kasatkina to earn at least a set as the likelier of two capable victors to leave this one up to chance.
TIP: DARIA KASATKINA TO WIN A SET
