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Sparks will fly as Victoria Azarenka and Sloane Stephens battle each other for a place in the third round of the Italian Open. Which of these players will be left standing at the end of this tie?
Prediction 1
Stephens to Win a Set
8/15 (1.53)
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Prediction 2
Over 21.5 Games
10/11 (1.91)
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Victoria Azarenka vs Sloane Stephens – Match Predictions
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With Victoria Azarenka looking to string up back-to-back wins over Sloane Stephens, these are our predictions and tips for this match:
Sloane Stephens to Win at Least One Set
Although Victoria Azarenka won the Mutua Madrid Open doubles title alongside Beatriz Haddad-Maia, she didn’t fare too well in singles. The Belarusian crashed out in the second round of the singles event; she has now lost back-to-back singles matches, with five losses in her last seven matches.
In contrast, Sloane Stephens won the Saint-Malo Challenger title last week; she’s coming into this match with a lot of confidence, having won six consecutive matches. It’s also important to note that Stephens won four of her last five clashes with Azarenka; she took at least one set in all of the last five skirmishes between these players. Bearing that in mind, we are fairly confident that the American will not go down in straight sets.
Over 21.5 Total Games
We would like to point out that recent clashes between these players have not been very one-sided; as three of their last four meetings ended in maximum sets. With that in mind, we believe that this match can go all the way to three sets, comfortably going above the 21.5 games line.
Victoria Azarenka vs Sloane Stephens Preview
Our Victoria Azarenka vs Sloane Stephens Predictions have been established, let’s see how these players have fared in recent weeks.
Victoria Azarenka
Despite losing her first match at the Mutua Madrid Open, Victoria Azarenka had a spectacular run in doubles, winning the title. It’s important to point out that the Belarusian isn’t enjoying her best form in singles; as she suffered five losses in her last six singles matches. Azarenka will hope to get back on track by defeating Sloane Stephens today.
Sloane Stephens
On the other hand, Sloane Stephens didn’t have too much trouble beating Nadia Podoroska in straight sets in their first round matchup; she has now won six consecutive matches, and seven sets in a row. The American will hope to avenge her Charleston Open loss to Azarenka by winning this match.
Victoria Azarenka vs Sloane Stephens Head to Head
It may interest you to know that these players have gone up against each other eight times since 2013, and both players have four wins apiece in that stretch. It’s fair to point out that Sloane Stephens has four wins in the last five skirmishes between these players; however, Victoria Azarenka won their most recent encounter at the Charleston Open last month. Moreover, this will be their third meeting on clay; both players have one win apiece on this surface. On that note, these are the results of the last five clashes between these players:
- 05/04/23 Azarenka won 2-1 (Charleston Open, Clay)
- 06/05/19 Stephens won 2-1 (Mutua Madrid Open, Clay)
- 31/08/18 Stephens won 2-0 (US Open, Hard)
- 29/03/18 Stephens won 2-1 (Miami Open, Hard)
- 11/03/18 Stephens won 2-0 (Indian Wells, Hard)
Victoria Azarenka vs Sloane Stephens Match Details
- On which surface will this match be played? The Victoria Azarenka vs Sloane Stephens match will be played on an outdoor clay court.
- Who do the bookies favour ahead of this match? Victoria Azarenka is favoured over her American opponent.
- Is it possible to watch the Italian Open 2023 in the UK? Of Course. This match will be available on Amazon Prime for fans in the United Kingdom.
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