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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 22, 2022 Poland’s Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her third round match against Russia’s Daria Kasatkina REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 22, 2022 Poland’s Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her third round match against Russia’s Daria Kasatkina REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
It is time for the WTA fans to finally shift their complete focus towards the ongoing event in Dubai as Iga Swiatek is set to be in a face-off against Sloane Stephens. While Stephens earned this slot by defeating her round of 64 opponent Clara Burel, Swiatek will be playing her inaugural match in the tournament with a direct spot in the top 32.
As both the players gear themselves up for the gripping encounter, here’s an analysis of who stands with greater odds of winning the match. Let’s find out!
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Iga Swiatek Vs Sloane Stephens
Iga Swiatek has shown her strength by quickly getting back on track after losing in the Australian Open. She won her third straight title at the Qatar Open, proving she can bounce back and do well in important tournaments. She’s been doing well lately, winning 22 out of her last 23 matches.
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Swiatek I. – Stephens S.
Iga Swiatek's Resilience and Success:
Quick Recovery: Iga Swiatek quickly dispelled any doubts from her Australian Open exit with a third consecutive title at the Qatar Open, showcasing her ability to bounce back and dominate at high-stakes…
— Probahis Tennis (@Probahis) February 20, 2024
She had big wins in Beijing and at the WTA Finals, proving she’s still the best in the world. Now, she’s in Dubai, where she’s done great in the past. She’s hoping to keep up her amazing streak and maybe even win the whole thing this time. Everyone is watching to see if she can do it!
Swiatek Vs Stephens: Head-to-Head
Looking at the head-to-head score between Iga Swiatek and Sloane Stephens, the former leads with a 2-0, making it even more dominant by marking straight-set victories. Both the showdowns between the players took place back in 2022 on glorious stages like the US Open and Cincinnati.
Their latest match gave fans a glimpse of the dominant form that Iga Swiatek carries, as she closed the encounter with a final scoreline of 6-3, 6-2. While both players are set to take part in their third competition at the Dubai Tennis Championships, the fate remains to be witnessed.
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Prediction: Iga Swiatek has a high chance of moving ahead with a straight-set victory
Sloane Stephens hasn’t had much success lately, only beating Caroline Garcia twice since 2022. She’s lost nine matches to top 10 players, including two to Swiatek. Swiatek is in great form, winning 22 of her last 23 matches. She’s the world No. 1 and has been winning big tournaments like Beijing and the WTA Finals.
Cap back on, back to business!@iga_swiatek practices in Dubai, she’ll kick off her tournament against Sloane Stephens tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/8fMRIKZKN1
— Jimmie48 Photography (@JJlovesTennis) February 19, 2024
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Looking towards the other side of the court, Iga Swiatek is expected to win again in this matchup. With her consistently dominant form in the recent matches, Stephens might find it tough to compete. Watch out for Swiatek to continue her winning streak at the Dubai Tennis Championship.
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