Miami Open 2024: Shelby Rogers vs Linda Fruhvirtova Preview; Head-to-Head, and Prediction

The tennis community is all excited for the blockbuster opening round fixtures of one of the biggest East American WTA 1000 tournaments, the Miami Open. One such spectacular showdown will feature American tennis star Shelby Rogers squaring off against the former 49-ranked player, Linda Fruhvirtova, in the round of 128.

The WTA 1000 event features some of the big guns competing on the outdoor hard courts at the Hard Rock Stadium. With the likes of Rogers and Fruhvirtova now vying for a place in the round of 64 fixtures, it will be interesting to see who emerges victorious in this opener between two players of high caliber.

Shelby Rogers vs Linda Fruhvirtova: Miami Open round of 128 match preview

After her qualifying round exit at the ATX Open, Shelby Rogers is now back on the court at her home tournament in Miami Gardens. This season, the American player has participated in only two tournaments, including the Australian Open, where she got knocked out after a first-round defeat against the Brit, Emma Raducanu.

Linda Fruhvirtova, on the other hand, is coming to this outdoor hardcourt event after her qualifying round defeat at the Indian Wells Masters. Prior to this, the 18-year-old player also participated in the San Diego Open, where she failed to secure a spot in the main draw after her defeat against Daria Saville.

Rogers vs Fruhvirtova: Head-to-Head

The R128 match between Shelby Rogers and Linda Fruhvirtova at the ongoing edition of the Miami Open will also mark their first meeting on the WTA circuit. With no prior confrontations between Rogers and Fruhvirtova, their H2H record is currently locked at 0-0.

Prediction: Rogers to prevail in the R128 match of the Miami Open

On top of having a former world No. 30 ranking on the tour, the 31-year-old player also holds a 167-125 on hard court surfaces. Also, the American tennis player will be playing on her home turf,  where she will have the support of a flurry of fans rooting for her during her campaign. Given all this, Rogers is the favorite to win her opening-round match against Linda Fruhvirtova in three sets.

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