Maria Sakkari vs Iga Swiatek Live Stream & Betting Tips - Swiatek to kick off Qatar campaign with easy win

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Last updated: 10 Feb 2025

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Maria Sakkari narrowly wins after recent inconsistent performances.
Iga Swiatek eyes continuation of a 12-match winning streak in Doha.
Their head-to-head stands at 3-3, with Swiatek favored to win 2-0.

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Maria Sakkari vs Iga Swiatek in the first of WTA Qatar Open (Getty). (credit: Getty)

Maria Sakkari vs Iga Swiatek Preview

Iga Swiatek and Maria Sakkari meet in a marquee match in the second round of the Qatar Open. The Pole has a point to prove in her first tournament since the Australian Open and I'm backing Swiatek to win in straight sets.

Maria Sakkari vs Iga Swiatek Preview
Maria Sakkari Form
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Maria Sakkari Form

Maria Sakkari's indifferent form nearly got punished by Elena-Gabriela Ruse on Sunday before she escaped with a third-set retirement.

The former world No. 3 is fortunate to have even secured four wins in her last 10 matches.

It has been nearly a year since she pulled off those blistering quarter or better results in Indian Wells, Miami, and Charleston.

Incidentally, they remain the latest instances of last-eight appearances for the struggling former world No. 3.

Iga Swiatek Form

Iga Swiatek had hoped for a sensational start to the season when she hurried into the semifinal of the Australian Open after barely dropping games.

It was her best hard-court Grand Slam result since the 2022 US Open title, but she soon ran into a major roadblock.

The five-time major champion gave away the Melbourne final spot to eventual champion Madison Keys, despite having a match point against the American.

She will have to forget that bitter loss if she is to extend her brilliant 12-match winning streak in Doha.

Verdict

Maria Sakkari v Iga Swiatek

While their head-to-head stands at 3-3, their rivalry has a pattern. Maria Sakkari won their first three encounters in 2021, and Iga Swiatek has retaliated three times since (including in the Indian Wells final last year).

The three-time defending champion of Doha should prevail in straight sets.

Iga Swiatek 2-0

Correct Score

@1/5 - 6 Units

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