Iga Swiatek vs Maria Sakkari Indian Wells 2022 Final Preview

World No. 6 Maria Sakkari has the chance to win simply the second title of her profession on Sunday however can have a mightily powerful ask in opposition to Iga Swiatek within the Indian Wells ultimate. The Greek surprisingly leads the face to face 3-1 however did lose the one assembly between the 2 this 12 months, a straight setter in Doha.

Swiatek improved her successful streak to 10 matches with victory over Simona Halep, defeating the Romanian 7-6 6-4. She needed to come from a break down in each units in addition to saving set factors within the opener. “I feel mentally it was the hardest one. Additionally coming again in that tiebreaker, it price me numerous power, for positive. I feel I’d say it was probably the most thrilling one most likely, if I used to be watching it.” she stated afterwards.

Sakkari silenced just a few of the doubters with a formidable win in opposition to defending champion Paula Badosa on Friday evening. After breaking early within the decider of 6-2 4-6 6-1 win, some might have anticipated Sakkari to wobble however she did something however, cruising by with some composed energy hitting. “I feel I used to be simply being just a little bit too passive in a few video games, then I attempted to be extra aggressive, however I used to be nonetheless a break down and it was powerful to return again as a result of she was taking part in actually good her service video games,” Sakkari stated after. “However then though I misplaced the second set, the way in which I misplaced it was by taking part in aggressive, which helped me so much on the third set”

It’s clear to see Swiatek is bettering massively and is somebody that might be sticking round on the highest stage for a very long time. No. 1 is a robust risk in some unspecified time in the future this 12 months, particularly if the Pole can pull off the victory right here. She has been extra snug in opposition to the more durable hitters throughout her successful streak and in Sakkari she will even be going through one who many imagine will falter underneath the highlight. The situations will even be an element with the wind taking part in an enormous function at the least on Saturday’s ATP schedule. The winner of this one would be the World No. 2 though within the dwell rankings, Swiatek will already rise there throughout Miami week.

Prediction – Iga Swiatek in three units