Indian Wells 2022: Iga Swiatek Vs Anhelina Kalinina Match Preview, Head-To-Head, Prediction And Livestream Details

Match Details

• Match: Iga Swiatek Vs Anhelina Kalinina.
• Tournament: Indian Wells 2022 / BNP Paribas Open 2022.
• Date: 12th March 2022.
• Time: 12:30 a.m.
• Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, California.
• Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt.
• Round: Round of 64.
• Category: WTA 1000.
• Prize money: $8,369,455.

Iga Swiatek Vs Anhelina Kalinina Preview

In the second round of the BNP Paribas Open, Iga Swiatek and Anhelina Kalinina will compete against each other. They are scheduled to play on STADIUM 2 on Friday at 12:30 a.m.

The French Open is notable for producing a variety of winners throughout different seasons. Nobody has been able to consistently win the tournament, except for one man Of course! Even so, passionate tennis fans were taken aback when they witnessed a 19-year-old defeat 1-time grand slam champion Sofia Kenin to win the trophy and take it home. With the poise of a veteran and the shots of a champion, 19-year-old Iga Swiatek inscribed her name in tennis fans' hearts. She has maintained a high level of consistency in her performance since then, which is uncommon nowadays. Afterwards, from reaching the Semifinals of Adelaide international and the Australian Open 2022 to establishing her dominance over the Qatar Open, Swiatek has been in tremendous form. Also, with the top seeds Ash Barty and Barbora Krejcikova withdrawing from the tournament, she has an edge over everyone else to claim the trophy.

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Meanwhile, Anhelina Kalinina's season has been a letdown. She had only won one match all year, against Sorana Cirstea at the Adelaide International, before participating in Indian Wells. The Ukrainian then went on to lose in the first round of the Australian Open before withdrawing from the Qatar Open. However, she did win her second match of the season at Indian Wells, defeating Clara Burel 6-3, 6-2 in the first round.

Iga Swiatek Vs Anhelina Kalinina Head-To-Head Records

Since this is the first time Iga Swiatek and Anhelina Kalinina will battle each other on the main tour, there is no previous head-to-head record between them. Nevertheless. the score in the head-to-head encounter is currently 0-0.

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Iga Swiatek Vs Anhelina Kalinina: Who Will Be The Ultimate Winner ?

Going into the contest, Swiatek will be the overwhelming favourite.

Kalinina, on the other hand, has already played one match in the competition, which gives her a slight advantage. She could prove to be a stumbling block in her opponent's way. However, Swiatek is expected to conquer the match based on her overall performance since the 2020 French Open and her current form.

Our Prediction: Iga Swiatek to win in straight sets.

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Iga Swiatek's Previous best Performances in Indian Wells

Previously, her best result was reaching the 4th round in 2021.

Anhelina Kalinina's Previous best Performances in Indian Wells

Previously, her best result was reaching the 1st round in 2021.

Iga Swiatek Vs Anhelina Kalinina: Where To Watch?

However, all of the action will be broadcasted live for spectators in the following countries, on the following networks and websites:

• USA: Viewers in the United States can catch all the action on Tennis Channel.
• UK: Enthusiasts in the United Kingdom can watch the action live on Amazon Prime Video.

Live streaming will also be available on the Official 2022 BNP Paribas Open mobile app for fans who are onsite at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, apart from the ATP tour, WTA tour and Tennis Channel Plus apps.