Miami 2021 Final: Ashleigh Barty vs Bianca Andreescu Preview, Head-to-Head & Prediction

World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty and Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu have deservedly reached the final of the season’s first WTA 1000 event in Miami. Now, both of them are one step away from being crowned the Miami Open 2021 champion. This win will serve as a boost to both of them as the tennis world moves into the clay-court season soon after. 

At the beginning of the season, Ashleigh Barty won the Yarra Valley Classic, held in Melbourne prior to the Australian Open. Meanwhile, Bianca has returned to the top of her game after being on the sidelines for a lengthy period. At the end of the 2019 season, she suffered a knee injury, which forced her to stay away from Tour. 

Barty came through a tricky path to reach the final

To reach the final, Barty beat Ukrainian star Elina Svitolina in straight sets. Prior to that, she beat Belarusian player Aryna Sabalenka in three close-fought sets. Earlier, she had defeated former Grand Slam winner Victoria Azarenka. Those wins may give her an edge over Bianca in the final.

On the other hand, Andreescu knocked out Greek rising star Maria Sakkari in a close contest. In the earlier round, she had come back from a set down to beat two-time Grand Slam winner Garbine Muguruza. During the initial stages, she even overcame a hurdle and beat American tennis player Amanda Anisimova. 

Ashleigh Barty vs Bianca Andreescu: Head-to-Head

The Canadian tennis star will take on the Australian tennis sensation for the first time on Sunday. Since it will be the first time they face each other, it will prove to be an exciting challenge for both of them. Both players may have studied each other’s game, but it will be a different story altogether when they face each other on the tennis courts in person. 

Ashleigh Barty vs Bianca Andreescu: Prediction

Since Barty has been a champion in 2019, she will have the added edge moving into the final. However, Andreescu has returned to the best of her abilities since she won her first Grand Slam title. The Canadian player will surely not go down without a fight. Therefore, fans will be treated to high-quality tennis. 

Prediction: Ashleigh Barty to win in three sets. 

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