Sloane Stephens and Maria Sakkari will face off in the third round of the 2024 Madrid Open at La Caja Magica.
While Stephens may not be at her peak form on clay like she was when she reached the French Open final in 2018, she is still a formidable player on the surface.
As a former semi-finalist in Madrid, Stephens is familiar with the WTA 1000 event in the Spanish capital and will look to put up a strong performance in the 2024 edition.
On the other hand, Sakkari is currently in better form and has a strong track record on clay. She started her Madrid campaign well and will aim to continue her success in the tournament.
Head-to-head:
Sakkari and Stephens have only met once before, with Sakkari emerging victorious in a three-set match in 2022 on hard court.
Considering their head-to-head history, Sakkari might have the advantage on clay, but Stephens’ recent form could make the match more competitive.
| Maria Sakkari | Sloane Stephens | |
| 1 | H2H | 0 |
| 6 | Rank | 33 |
| 28 | Age | 31 |
| 16-7 | 2024 W/L | 17-9 |
| 459-295 | Career W/L | 378-271 |
Prediction:
Overall, Sakkari is favored to win this match. While Stephens may pose challenges, Sakkari is likely to come out on top. The Greek player is expected to outplay her opponent in the end.
Prediction: Maria Sakkari to win in two sets.
