Iga Swiatek vs Aryna Sabalenka Prediction: Nothing is Impossible

Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka both enter into the semi final stage and they will inevitably have to face each other for a spot in the final stage. Iga and Aryna are no longer strangers to each other, with over a dozen meetings between them over the years. Both players have faced each other 13 times in the past and Iga Swiatek leads 9:4 on the h2h count. 

Iga Swiatek is world number 1 for a reason, so it's really no surprise to see her make it to this stage in the competition. Iga Swiatek will hope to continue her excellent form, when she meets up against Aryna Sabalenka in the semi final stage. 

Iga Swiatek had a tough game against Mirra Andreeva in the previous round. It was settled over 3 sets and Iga Swiatek won by a 4-6,6-3,7-5 score in the end. Her stats are summarized below:

SERVE: - first serve 67%, first serve points 74%, second serve 93%, second serve points 63%, break points saved 66%

RETURN: - first serve return points 28%, second serve return points 48%, break points converted 2.

Aryna Sabalenka has certainly been one of the best players so far in the tournament. She currently holds a record of not dropping a single set since her opening game in the round of 32. But that might change in the upcoming fixture against Iga Swiatek. Aryna has a tough record against Swiatek already, so she understands the magnitude of the match before her. 

In the previous round, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Liudmila Samsomova in straight sets by a 6-2,6-3 score. Her stats in the match were: 

SERVE: - first serve 68%, first serve points 79%, second serve 100%, second serve points 69%, break points saved 100%

RETURN: - first serve return points 28%, second serve return points 57%, break points converted 3.

It is Świątek, however, with that extra consistency and adaptation who should stand apart, while Sabalenka's power on a faster surface could bring her right into the mix. Expect a hard-fought match where both push each other to the limits. But it's Świątek who has the better staying power, especially in deciding sets.

• Over 20.5 Games at 1.64 Odds
• Over 21.5 Games at 1.81 Odds
• Total 3 Sets at 2.25 Odds