Iga Swiatek vs Marta Kostiuk prediction and betting tips on March 16, 2024
Indian Wells is nearing its end, on the night of March 16 will be held two semifinals. In the first meeting will meet Iga Swiatek - Marta Kostyuk, prediction for the match prepared by our experts.
Iga Swiatek
There is no point in saying something about Swiatek, she is one of the strongest tennis players in the world right now, although because she tops the rankings. At this tournament the Pole beat Collins, Noskova, Putintseva in turn, and in the last meeting against Wozniacki she led 6:4 and 1:0, after which her opponent withdrew from the match. Swiatek looks like the main contender to win the tournament, but she has to prove her superiority on the court.
Marta Kostyuk
The Ukrainian has looked brilliant at the start of this year, Australian Open quarterfinal, San Diego final and now she has made it to the semi-finals of the WTA 1000 for the first time. At this tournament Kostyuk has passed such opponents as: Hontama, Vondroušová on the bounce, Pavlyuchenkova and Potapova. The athlete has not given up a set yet. Now Kostyuk is the 32nd ranked player in the world, and in the rankings in the live mode even on the 26th, getting to the final will allow her to rise in the top 20.
Interesting facts about the match and history of head-to-head meetings
- The rivals have crossed paths only once, it was three years ago at Roland Garros, then Swiatek won 6:3, 6:4.
- Kostiuk has won 15 of her 20 matches this season.
- Swiatek has also played 20 games, with 18 wins.
Iga Swiatek vs Marta Kostiuk Prediction
The Pole is the clear favorite of this pair, although Kostiuk is in good form, it will be incredibly difficult to resist against Swiatek. There are big doubts about the fact that the Ukrainian can create a sensation, but she can definitely resist. We bet on Kostyuk's success with +6.5 games.
