12th seed Victoria Azarenka will take on Linda Fruhvirtova in the second round of the Miami Open on Sunday.
The former World No. 1 started the year by reaching the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International 1 and the fourth round of the Australian Open. She then went on to lose in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships. Following this was a third-round defeat in the Indian Wells 2022 by Elena Rybakina. However, the Belarusian has started her Miami Open 2022 campaign by defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova in a thrilling three-set contest.
Wildcard 16-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova made her mark on the tennis world on Wednesday, defeating Danka Kovinic in straight sets in her Miami Open debut. After a challenging draw against Elise Mertens, the Czech prodigy reached a new career-high WTA world ranking of 252nd. Nevertheless, she now has her sights set on easing past former World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka.
Victoria Azarenka vs Linda Fruhvirtova: Match Details
- Tournament: Miami Open 2022.
- Date: 27th March 2022.
- Venue: Miami, Florida, USA.
- Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt.
- Round: Round of 32.
- Category: WTA 1000.
- Prize money: $8,584,055.
Victoria Azarenka vs Linda Fruhvirtova: Head-To-Head Records Till Date
Since this is the first time Victoria Azarenka and Linda Fruhvirtova will battle each other on the main tour, there is no previous head-to-head record between them. Nevertheless. the score in the head-to-head encounter is currently 0-0.
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Victoria Azarenka vs Linda Fruhvirtova: Who Will Win The Match ?
The match will commence with Azarenka as the favourite. For winners, the Belarussian will rely largely on her powerful groundstrokes, especially her backhand. Also, the 32-year-backhand old’s down-the-line is a key weapon in her arsenal, and it might cause serious problems for Fruhvirtova. On the other hand, Fruhvirtova is still a rookie who lacks the experience and level of former World No.1.
Our Prediction: Victoria Azarenka to win in straight sets.
Victoria Azarenka’s Last 3 Performances
- Miami Open 2022: Round of 64- Azarenka d. Ekaterina Alexandrova (6-4, 2-6, 7-6).
- Indian Wells 2022: Round of 32- Elena Rybakina d. Azarenka (6-3, 6-4).
- Indian Wells 2022: Round of 64- Azarenka d. Astra Sharma (6-3, 7-5).
Linda Fruhvirtova’s Last 3 Performances
- Miami Open 2022: Round of 64- Fruhvirtova d. Elise Mertens (7-5, 2-6, 6-1).
- Miami Open 2022: Round of 128- Fruhvirtova d. Danka Kovinic (6-0, 6-4).
- Indian Wells 2022: Qualifiers 1- Marie Bouzkova d. Fruhvirtova (6-0, 7-5).
Victoria Azarenka vs Linda Fruhvirtova: Broadcasting And Livestreaming Details
However, all of the action will be broadcasted live for spectators in the following countries, on the following networks and websites:
- USA: Viewers in the United States can catch all the action on Tennis Channel.
- UK: Enthusiasts in the United Kingdom can watch the action live on Amazon Prime Video.
