Charleston Open 2024: Daria Kasatkina vs Ashlyn Krueger Preview; Head-to-Head, and Prediction
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Fans are buzzing as the first tournament of the clay court season is now underway on Daniel Island. After the conclusion of the round of 64 fixtures, the stage is set up for some exciting second-round matches at the Charleston Open. On her home turf, the American tennis star Ashlyn Krueger will lock horns with the fourth-seeded Russian, Daria Kasatkina.
The WTA 500 event features some of the biggest names competing for the championship on unique green clay courts in South Carolina. As the likes of Krueger and Kasatkina will now be looking to secure a place in the latter rounds, it will be interesting to see who emerges victorious in this thrilling showdown in Charleston.
Daria Kasatkina vs Ashlyn Krueger: Charleston Open round of 32 match preview
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After her initial round defeats in both events of the Sunshine Double, the Russian tennis player is now back on the court at the Charleston Open. In her previous campaign in Miami, Daria Kasatkina was awarded a walkover against her American opponent, Claire Liu, who picked up an injury in the second set. The current world No. 11 player, however, later got knocked out of the tournament after her round of 32 against Sorana Cîrstea, who won in straight sets.
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Ashlyn Krueger, on the other hand, is coming to her home clay court tournament after her lackluster campaigns in the Sunshine Double. In her first round in Miami, the American player failed to overcome the Argentine Nadia Podoroska, who won with a score of 6-4, 6-2. Now entering the Charleston Open as an unseeded participant, Krueger recently brushed aside Gabriela Lee in straight sets.
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Kasatkina vs Krueger: Head-to-Head
The R32 match between Daria Kasatkina and Ashlyn Krueger at the Charleston Open will also mark their second meeting on the WTA circuit. In their previous encounter at this season’s Abu Dhabi Open, the Russian player defeated Krueger in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5, and she currently has a 1-0 lead in their H2H record.
Prediction: Kasatkina to come out on top in this R32 match of the Charleston Open
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On top of having six singles titles, the Russian player has also reached the number 8 ranking during her competitive journey. Given her solid 123-51 record on clay and her vast experience, Kasatkina is the favorite to win this match against her American opponent, who has yet to make a notable impression on the tour. Who do you think will prevail in this Charleston Open match between Daria Kasatkina and Ashlyn Krueger? Let us know in the comments section.
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