Miami Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka vs Anhelina Kalinina Preview; Head-to-Head, and Prediction
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After the conclusion of the initial round of games, the stage is set up for some exciting round of 32 fixtures at the ongoing edition of the Miami Open. The 2-time singles Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka will lock horns with her 32nd-seeded Ukrainian opponent Anhelina Kalinina at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Sabalenka and Kalinina have both started their campaigns in Miami Gardens with some stellar performances on the outdoor hard courts. Now that they will be vying for a deep run in this WTA 1ooo tournament, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this spectacular third-round showdown.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Anhelina Kalinina: Miami Open round of 32 match preview
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The Belarusian tennis player is coming to the Miami Open after her round-of-16 defeat at the Indian Wells Masters, where she was knocked out by her American colleague, Emma Navarro. Aryna Sabalenka, who is the second-seeded participant in the tournament, recently breezed past her Spanish opponent, Paula Badosa, in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, in her opening-round game.
Anhelina Kalinina, on the other hand, is now participating in this WTA 1ooo tournament after her first-round defeat at the BNP Paribas Open. Now entering the Miami Open as the 32nd seed, the Ukrainian tennis player started her campaign by prevailing in a three-set thriller against the former Grand Slam champion Caroline Wozniacki.
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Sabalenka vs Kalinina: Head-to-Head
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The round-of-32 match between Aryna Sabalenka and Anhelina Kalinina in Miami Gardens will also mark their first meeting on the WTA Tour. With no prior confrontations on the court between Sabalenka and Kalinina, their H2H record is currently locked at 0-0.
Prediction: Sabalenka to come out on top in the R32 match of the Miami Open
The Belarusian tennis player has won fourteen singles titles, including six WTA 1000 triumphs. Given her current number 2 ranking and a brilliant 202-88 record on hard court surfaces, the 2-time singles Grand Slam champion, Sabalenka, is the favorite to win not just this match but also the championship in Miami Gardens.
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Kalinina, on the other hand, has marked several triumphs on the ITF circuit, but she has yet to make a notable impression on the WTA tour. Who do you think will prevail in this round-of-32 Miami Open encounter between Aryna Sabalenka and Anhelina Kalinina? Let us know in the comments section.
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Shudh Mukherjee