Astra Sharma vs Maria Sakkari prediction and betting tips on April 5, 2024
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In the third round of the WTA 500 clay-court tournament, a match between Astra Sharma and Maria Sakkari will take place in Charleston on the night of Friday, April 5th. The game is scheduled to start at 01:00 Central European Time.
Astra Sharma
Sharma is an Australian tennis player ranked in the second hundred of the world rankings. This year, Sharma hasn't had notable results, as she hasn't advanced beyond the first round in any of the tournaments she has participated in. The tournament in Charleston will undoubtedly be her best performance so far, albeit with a bit of luck. Sharma lost in the final round of qualification but entered the main draw due to her opponent's injury. Astra defeated her compatriot Arina Rodionova and Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko.
Maria Sakkari
Sakkari didn't start the new season on a high note either. The Greek player failed to make an impact in Australia, exiting in the second round, and then faced setbacks in Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Dubai. A turning point came at the Indian Wells tournament, where Maria only lost in the final to Iga Swiatek. In the previous tournament in Miami, Sakkari lost in the quarterfinals to the eventual finalist Elena Rybakina, but she has already defeated Victoria Tomova in Charleston.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Sharma has played only eight matches this year, losing half of them.
- Unlike her opponent, the Charleston tournament is Sakkari's first on clay in 2024.
- The only match between the two was played in 2019 at the Australian Open. Sakkari won in straight sets on that occasion.
Astra Sharma vs Maria Sakkari Prediction
Undoubtedly, the decisive factor will be the difference in class between the opponents. Sakkari is the clear favorite and should confidently win in straight sets. I'm betting on the total number of games being under 20.5.
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