Miami Open 2022: Iga Swiatek vs Viktorija Golubic Match Preview, Head-To-Head, Prediction And Livestream Details

Match Details

• Match: Iga Swiatek vs Viktorija Golubic.
• Tournament: WTA Miami Open 2022.
• Date: 26th March 2022.
• Time: 4:30 a.m.
• Venue: Miami, Florida.
• Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt.
• Round: Round of 64.
• Category: WTA 1000.
• Prize money: $8,584,055

Iga Swiatek vs Viktorija Golubic Preview

On Friday, second seed Iga Swiatek will lock horns with Viktorija Golubic in the second round of the 2022 Miami Open. They are scheduled to play on Saturday at 4:30 a.m.

Swiatek has come a long way since she made a name for herself at the tender age of 19 by winning the French Open 2020. With the poise of a veteran and the shots of a champion, 19-year-old Iga Swiatek inscribed her name in tennis fans' hearts. 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. She progressed to the final of the Indian Wells by defeating heavy names like Simona Halep and former World No. 1 Angelique Kerber, where Maria Sakkari Awaited her.

In a thrilling contest, the pole won in straight sets, becoming the first Polish woman to lift the trophy in the process. She also reached her career-high ranking of World No. 2 after that.

Golubic had a strong start to the season, rising to a career-high of World No. 35 in February. The Swiss' finest result this year came in the quarterfinals of the Melbourne Summer Set. In the first round of the Miami Open, the 29-year-old defeated Kirsten Flipkens 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to set up a clash with Swiatek.

Iga Swiatek vs Viktorija Golubic Head-To-Head Records

Iga Swiatek and Viktorija Golubic will face off for the third time. The head-to-head record is 1-1, with a 1-0 margin on hard. The World No.2 won (6-2 3-6 6-2) in the second round in Doha in February 2022, the last time they met.

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Iga Swiatek vs Viktorija Golubic: Who Will Be The Ultimate Winner ?

Considering her ranking and tremendous form, Iga Swiatek will absolutely be the clear favourite. Also, her algorithm has also altered recently, and she is now playing considerably more aggressively. That would undoubtedly work in her favour. Nevertheless, if all goes well, she will be able to win the match with her powerful cross-court backhands.

The Swiss may try to put up a decent fight against her, but Swiatek, who will be the World No.1 if she wins this tournament, is unstoppable right at the moment.

Our Prediction: Iga Swiatek will win in straight sets.

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Iga Swiatek's Previous best Performances in Miami Open

Previously, her best result was reaching the 3rd round in 2021.

Viktorija Golubic's Previous best Performances in Miami Open

Previously, her best result was reaching the 2nd round in 2017.

Iga Swiatek vs Viktorija Golubic: 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.
• India: Voot, an OTT platform in India will be showing the coverage of the Miami Open 2022 online.