Taylor Townsend vs Elena Rybakina: WTA Miami preview and betting tips

The third round matches are scheduled to be played in Miami on Saturday, but the question remains whether rain will interfere with the organizers’ schedule. The night of Saturday to Sunday should see Taylor Townsend vs Elena Rybakina. The match will start at 1:00 CET on Sunday.

Where to watch Taylor Townsend vs Elena Rybakina?

Barring inclement weather, the Taylor Townsend vs Elena Rybakina match should be on at 1:00 CET on Sunday.

Townsend at home, Rybakina returns after health problems

Taylor Townsend is a 27-year-old American tennis player. In Miami, she has the home crowd advantage, which she takes full advantage of. After a successful qualification, she took on both Bronzetti and Mertens in the main draw. Especially against the seeded Belgian, she gave an excellent performance, the match lasted only 80 minutes and the home player never lost her serve.

Elena Rybakina is one of the world’s top players. However, she did not play in the quarter-finals in Dubai due to health complications and subsequently missed Indian Wells. Her return to the courts was certainly not optimal, as she spent almost two and a half hours on court with Tauson. Moreover, she offered her opponent ten breakball opportunities, losing her serve five times.

Betting tip – Townsend to win at least a set

I expect a more even match than the pre-match odds suggest. Rybakina will need a better performance than she showed in the second round to advance to the eighth round, but it may be very difficult for her after her health problems. Townsend, on the other hand, is in a great frame of mind and if she builds on her previous performances, she could capture at least one set for herself.