Stuttgart Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka vs Markéta Vondroušová; Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction

After the conclusion of the initial round fixtures at the Stuttgart Open, the tennis community will now be treated to a blockbuster quarterfinal clash between two Grand Slam champions. The two-time Australian Open champion, Aryna Sabalenka, will square off against the reigning Wimbledon champion, Markéta Vondroušová, in the Porsche Arena.

The indoor clay court tournament in Stuttgart, which is part of the WTA 500 category, features some of the biggest names on the women’s tour. As the likes of Sabalenka and Vondroušová will be vying for a place in the semifinals of this esteemed event, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this thrilling game.

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Markéta Vondroušová: Stuttgart Open quarterfinal match preview

The Belarusian tennis star is starting the clay court season after her round-of-32 defeat at the Miami Open. Entering the Stuttgart Open as the second seed, Aryna Sabalenka was awarded a walkover in the round-of-16 match after her Spanish opponent, Paula Badosa, picked up an injury in the third set. During the match, Sabalenka hit four aces and three double faults against Badosa, while she had a first-serve win percentage of 71%, which decreased to 47% on the second serve. The current number 2 player also converted 9 out of 19 break points.

Markéta Vondroušová, on the other hand, is entering the Stuttgart Open as the sixth-seeded participant, and she defeated Donna Vekić in the opening round. In the round of 16, the Czech tennis star recently breezed past her Russian opponent Anastasia Potapova in straight sets, 7-6, 6-1. Vondroušová hit four aces in the match and three double faults. The reigning Wimbledon champion won 78% of points on her first serve and 53% on her second serve. She also won 3 out of 4 break points.

Sabalenka vs. Vondroušová: Head-to-Head

The quarterfinal match between Aryna Sabalenka and Markéta Vondroušová at the Stuttgart Open will also mark their seventh meeting on the women’s circuit. In their previous encounter at the 2023 Adelaide International, the Belarusian player prevailed in straight sets, and she currently has a 4-2 lead in their H2H record.

Prediction: Sabalenka to emerge victorious in this quarterfinal in Stuttgart

On top of enjoying a triumphant run in a Grand Slam event, the Belarusian player has also secured a runner-up finish this season. She is currently competing in Stuttgart as the second-seeded participant while having a solid 69/43 record on the clay court surface. Given her recent form this season and her past encounters against Vondroušová, Sabalenka is the favorite to win this match. Vondroušová, on the other hand, has yet to make a notable impression this season as she has faced several initial-round defeats.

Who do you think will prevail in this Stuttgart Open clash between Aryna Sabalenka and Markéta Vondroušová? Let us know in the comments section.