2021 Abu Dhabi Women’s Tennis Open

Elina Svitolina Berth in The QF Seems Certain

Elina Svitolina Berth in The QF Seems Certain As She Squares Off With Alexandrova

January 10, 2021 2021 Abu Dhabi Women's Tennis Open Elina Svitolina

Elina Svitolina Berth in The QF Seems Certain As She Squares Off With Alexandrova

Elina Svitolina will square off Ekaterina Alexandrova in the Round of 16 match at the 2021 Women’s Abu Dhabi Open.
The number 2 seed Ukranian Svitolina hasn’t lost a set in this tournament, and will be a very tough opponent to the Russian.

Match Details

Date: 10th January, 2021
Tournament: Abu Dhabi Women’s Tennis Open 2021
Fixture: Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Elina Svitolina
Venue: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Category: WTA 500
Round: Round of 16 (Third round)
Surface: Outdoor Hard Court
Prize money: $565,530

Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Elina Svitolina Preview

Ukrainian star and Gael Monfil’s girlfriend Elina Svitolina enters this match in blistering form.

She dismantled American Jessica Pegula in the round of 64 – 4-6, 3-6.

She squashed her second round opponent Vera Zvonareva in the equally emphatic fashion.

Svitolina is the favorite to win this tournament and enters this round high in confidence.

The Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova is also on a roll at Abu Dhabi.

She defeated her opening round rival Zarina Diyas with relative ease. She overcame her in straight sets 6-4, 6-4.
The Russian then had to battle the Brit Heather Watson in the 2nd round. Watson did manage to put up a fight, but in the end The Russian prevailed in tough three setter.

Now Alexandrova goes face to face with Svitolina in the Round of 16, and she will look to book her place in quarterfinals of this tournament.

Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Elina Svitolina Head to Head

Both players met the first and only time so far at The French Open 2020.

Svitolina dominated Alexandrova in al aspects of that match, defeating her in straight sets 6-4, 7-5.

As a result, Svitolina has the statistical upper hand.

Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Elina Svitolina Prediction

Elina Svitolina is a apparent favorite in this match.

He current form and the fact that she has not lost a single set in this tournament is an indicator of how high her confidence is.

It will take something truly extraordinary from the Russian to beat the Ukrainian in this match.

In this match it is safe to predict that Elina Svitolina will emerge as the winner and probably in straight sets.

Source: Firstsportz

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Also read: Tennis Couple Monfils and Svitolina Separated Till Early February

Coco Gauff's Solid Return Being Put To Test

Coco Gauff’s Solid Return Being Put To Test Against The Sakkari Blistering Serve at Abu Dhabi

January 9, 2021 2021 Abu Dhabi Women's Tennis Open Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff’s Solid Return Being Put To Test Against The Sakkari Blistering Serve at Abu Dhabi

It’s been just a couple of days and we find ourselves neck deep into the new WTA season.

Things are getting pretty heated up at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Women’s Tennis Open.

A nail biting 2nd-round match awaits us as teenage sensation Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff takes Maria Sakkari on Friday.

Both players are in great form and have registered emphatic victories in their opening-round fixtures.

The teenage American was particularly impressive in her 6-0, 6-1 demolition of seasoned ITF player Ulrikke Eikeri.

The Greek top seed Sakkari on her part squashed the challenge of rising star Anastasia Potapova, with a solid 6-4, 6-2 win.

Maria Sakkari vs Coco Gauff head-to-head

Maria Sakkari had the statistical advantage over Coco Gauff 1-0 in their head-to-head record.

Maria Sakkari vs Coco Gauff prediction

On her day, Maria Sakkari is one of the strongest ground-stroke-makers on the WTA tour who can trouble the likes of Serena Williams.

It remains to be seen how Coco Gauff copes with Sakkari’s venomous groundstrokes given the sheer pace on them.

The 16-year-old Cori is well-equipped defensively, but her Greek opponent has the firepower to hit through her consistently.

To counter that offense, Gauff will need to be on top of her game at all times.

The American, generally known for her solid returns, will need to bring her A-game in that department to break the rhythm if Sakkari’s blistering serve gets into blazing mode.

All things considered it is difficult to pick a favorite for this match.

Match details

Fixture: Maria Sakkari vs Coco Gauff

Date: 8 January 2021

Tournament: Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open 2021

Round: Round of 32 (Second round)

Venue: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Category: WTA 500

Surface: Hardcourt

Prize money: $565,530

Live telecast: USA – Tennis Channel

Sources: Sportskeeda

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Coco Gauff Slams Sexist Remark On TikTok

Coco Gauff Slams Sexist Remark On TikTok

January 6, 2021 2021 Abu Dhabi Women's Tennis Open Coco Gauff Players

Coco Gauff Slams Sexist Remark On TikTok, Says Sports Is About Skill Not Gender.

Budding Tennis star Cori Coco Gauff gave a firm reply to a sexist TikTok user who disrespected her making a sexist remark that she wouldn’t be able to compete or beat a male tennis player because she’s a girl.

Best known as Coco in the tennis circuit, the 16-year-old said that playing better sports is not about gender but essentially about the skills. Gauff added, “If you’re a real athlete, then you know where I’m coming from.”

The American teenage star had defeated legend Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open 2020 and she won her first singles title at the tender age of fifteen. Despite all of her efforts and acolades she was criticised for being a girl in the professional tennis circuit. However, an upset Gauff slammed the person in more than appropriate fashion.

“Bro what do you not understand she plays GIRLS tennis, he plays BOYS tennis, the skill gap is immeasurable,” the comment said, adding “A pro girl wouldn’t even win boys states.” Setting the record straight. “If you think that you’re better than me because of the sole fact that you’re a boy and I’m a girl, that doesn’t make any sense,” she said calling out the person. She claimed, “If you could say you could beat me because you think your skill level is better than mine, I respect that, we could go out there and we’ll compete and we’ll see who’s better,”.

Youngest WTA winner Coco Gauff

in 2019 she won her first WTA title and became the youngest to do so in the last 15 years.

Nicole Vaidisova held the earlier record of being the youngest WTA winner since 2004 when she won her 1st title.

Breaking her record, Gauff overcame the challenge by much experienced Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 to lift the Upper Austria Ladies trophy.

Currently ranked 48 Cori Gauff will face off with 260th ranked Ulrikke Eikeri in the 1st round of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Women’s Tennis Open for the 1st time in their career.

This match is scheduled for 11:30 AM GMT on 6th Jan 2021.

Sources: Shethepeople, Tennistonic

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