Miami Open 2024: Iga Swiatek vs Linda Noskova preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Published at :March 24, 2024 at 10:44 PM

Modified at :March 24, 2024 at 10:44 PM

(Courtesy : CNN)

This will be the third meeting between the players this season.

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek is set to face the Czech Republic’s Linda Noskova in the third round of the Miami Open 2024. Both players recently secured straight-set victories. Swiatek, after a first-round bye, dominated Italy’s Camila Giorgi with a 6-1, 6-1 win in the second round. Similarly, Noskova, the 26th seed, overcame Russia’s Maria Timofeeva 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday, following her first-round bye.

Swiatek, carrying her Indian Wells 2024 trophy, is vying for her second Sunshine Double this week in Miami. Should she triumph in Miami after her recent victory in California, Swiatek would become the only woman to achieve the ‘Sunshine Double’ more than once, joining Steffi Graf in this rare accomplishment.

Iga Swiatek vs Linda Noskova preview

Swiatek’s undefeated streak at the Australian Open this year was unexpectedly halted. Noskova, who was ranked 50th at the time, caused a memorable upset in her first Grand Slam Down Under. She also advanced to her first quarter-final in Melbourne. After reaching an all-time high of 28th place in the world rankings last month, the Czech player is currently at the peak of her career.

Conversely, the world number one and four-time Grand Slam champion, Swiatek, defeated Maria Sakkari last week to clinch the BNP Paribas Open 2024, without losing a single set. Although the match was competitive at times, Swiatek never backed down. Currently, Swiatek has an 8-2 record at the WTA 1000 level and a 19-4 record in career finals. She also won the Qatar Open last month for the third consecutive time.

Head-to-head records

Matches played – 3

Iga Swiatek – 2

Linda Noskova – 1

In the third round of the Australian Open this year, held in January, Noskova caused an upset by defeating Iga Swiatek with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. However, Swiatek avenged her loss in their most recent match during the Round of 32 at the BNP Paribas Open, which she went on to win. Currently, Swiatek leads their head-to-head record with 2-1.

Where and how to watch the live streaming and TV broadcast of Iga Swiatek vs Linda Noskova, Miami Open 2024 Round of 32 match in India?

Fans from India can watch the tournament via live streaming on Sony LIV app and website with subscription.

Swiatek and Noskova will meet at the third round of the Miami Open on March 25, Monday at 4:30 am IST.

Prediction

The upcoming match at the Miami Open between World No. 1 Iga Swiatek and the Czech Republic’s rising star Linda Noskova is highly anticipated. It promises to be an engaging encounter as the top seed faces a formidable opponent who has shown potential for a promising future and could present a significant challenge to the Polish champion.

Noskova has maintained a solid 14-5 record on hard courts this season, while Swiatek boasts an impressive 21-2. Swiatek has exhibited precise forehand and backhand skills in recent weeks. However, Noskova has been holding her own with an impressive 78.0% win rate this season. The young Czech is expected to compel Swiatek to bring her A-game. Moreover, when discussing the world’s greatest returners, Swiatek’s name is often mentioned.

Swiatek has an outstanding match record, winning 82% of her matches in the last nine years (306-69). Specifically, on hard courts—the same surface as this tournament—she has a strong 154-39 win-loss record over the past nine years. Although it won’t be easy, the four-time major winner is considered the heavy favourite to come out on top in this contest.

Result: Iga Swiatek to win in three sets.

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