Indian Wells Open 2024: Iga Swiatek vs Yulia Putintseva preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Published at :March 11, 2024 at 7:10 PM

Modified at :March 12, 2024 at 6:24 PM

(Courtesy : Hindustan Times/Wikidata)

This will be the third meeting between both players.

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek is set to face the 79th-ranked Yulia Putintseva at the Indian Wells Open 2024 Round of 16. This will mark their third tour-level competition meeting.

Swiatek has enjoyed a robust start to the season, boasting a win rate exceeding 90%, which includes clinching the Qatar Open title and securing a runners-up spot at the United Cup with Poland. She has advanced to the Indian Wells fourth round defeating Danielle Collins and Linda Noskova in straight sets.

Putintseva has also had a strong start to the season, with a win percentage of over 60%, highlighted by quarterfinal runs at the Hobart International and the Thailand Open. She has maintained a clean slate at Indian Wells, not dropping a single set and is fresh off a commanding victory over Madison Keys from the USA.

Iga Swiatek vs Yulia Putintseva preview

Iga Swiatek’s performance this season has been exceptional, with a near-perfect record. Her major blemish came in a third round loss to Linda Noskova at the Australian Open, a setback she avenged at the Indian Wells Open 2024. Swiatek’s commanding 6-4, 6-0 victory over Noskova showcased her dominance on the court. With a hard court record of 16 wins in 18 matches this year, Swiatek’s performances have been dominant.

At the Indian Wells Open, Swiatek’s progress has been efficient. She has spent a mere 2 hours and 33 minutes on court, swiftly overcoming her opponents in straight sets, including her recent win against Noskova.

On the other hand, Kazakhstan’s Putintseva has been punching above her weight. Pulintseva defeated 18th seed Madison Keys in straight sets with a score of 6-4, 6-1 in a match that lasted 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Before this victory, Putintseva had secured wins against 15th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia, with a score of 7-5, 6-1 and against Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch, defeating her 6-2, 6-3.

Head-to-head records

Matches – 2

Iga Swiatek – 2

Yulia Putintseva – 0

Iga Swiatek and Yulia Putintseva have met twice on hard courts, with Swiatek, the Pole, emerging victorious in both encounters to lead their head-to-head record 2-0. Their most recent clash occurred on December 31, 2022, during the United Cup held in Australia. Swiatek clinched that tie in straight sets, winning 6-1, 6-3.

Where and how to watch the live streaming and TV broadcast of Iga Swiatek vs Yulia Putintseva, Indian Wells Open 2024 Round of 16 match in India, the UK and the USA?

Tennis fans in India can watch the Indian Wells Open 2024, also known as the BNP Paribas Open, live on SonyLiv and the Sony TV channels. In the UK and the US, live coverage will be available on Sky Sports Tennis and the Tennis Channel respectively.

Prediction

Iga Swiatek, the top seed at Indian Wells, has been in formidable form, effortlessly advancing past Collins and Noskova. Her record at Indian Wells is impressive, having won the title in 2022 and reaching the semifinals last year. The slow conditions of the tournament play to her strengths, enhancing her already robust game.

Swiatek’s hard court record over the past nine years is outstanding, with a 148-39 win-loss tally. Her strong serve and aggressive baseline play make her a formidable opponent, especially against Yulia Putintseva, whom she has defeated twice before. Swiatek’s second serve performance and return game stats further tilt the odds in her favour, with a higher percentage of points won on both fronts compared to Putintseva.

Under pressure, Swiatek has shown resilience, saving a higher percentage of break-points. Her overall match win rate in the last year stands at an impressive 87.65%, significantly higher than Putintseva’s 58.73%. Swiatek’s best surface is clay, but her hard court skills are undeniable and she has consistently performed well at the Masters series level.

Considering their head-to-head record, Swiatek’s superior performance and her affinity for the tournament’s conditions, it is reasonable to predict that Swiatek will maintain her dominance over Putintseva in their upcoming encounter.

Result: Swiatek to win in three.

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