Indian Wells 2024: Marta Kostyuk vs Anastasia Potapova Preview; Head-to-Head, and Prediction

Now that the initial round fixtures of the Indian Wells Masters have come to a conclusion, the big stage is set for a blockbuster quarterfinal match between two top-seeded players. The 28th-seeded Russian Anastasia Potapova will lock horns with the 31st-seeded Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk at the ongoing edition of the WTA 1000 category event.

Both the WTA superstars have performed brilliantly so far on the outdoor hard courts, as they have reached the latter stages. With the likes of Potapova and Kostyuk now competing for a spot in the semifinals, it will be fascinating to see who emerges victorious in this exciting encounter at the ‘Tennis Paradise.’

Marta Kostyuk vs Anastasia Potapova: Indian Wells Open quarterfinals preview

After a runner-up finish at the San Diego Open, Marta Kostyuk is back on the court at the WTA 1000 tournament. She started her campaign by defeating some of the big guns, including Markéta Vondroušová and Mai Hontama. In the round of 16, the Ukrainian player then brushed aside her 22nd seed Russian opponent Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1.

Anastasia Potapova, on the other hand, is coming to the Indian Wells Open after a third-round defeat at the Dubai Tennis Championship. Now, the Russian tennis star overcame the likes of Marie Bouzková and Nadia Podoroska in the initial round of games. Potapova then defeated her Italian opponent Jasmine Paolini in a three-set thriller, 7-5, 0-6, 6-3.

Kostyuk vs Potapova: Head-to-Head

The quarterfinal match between Marta Kostyuk and Anastasia Potapova at the BNP Paribas Open will also mark their third meeting on the women’s circuit. In both their previous meetings at the 2023 Birmingham Classic and Miami Open, the Russian player defeated Kostyuk and currently has a 2-0 lead in their H2H record.

Prediction: Kostyuk to come out on top in the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Masters

The Ukrainian tennis star is in stellar form this season, as she secured a couple of latter-round finishes at different hardcourt tournaments, including her runner-up finish at the San Diego Open and quarterfinal run at the Australian Open. Kostyuk’s solid record on the outdoor hardcourt surface this season will make her the favorite to win this match.

Who do you think will prevail in this exciting BNP Paribas Open quarterfinal between Kostyuk and Potapova? Let us know in the comments section.

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