Western & Southern Open 2021: Victoria Azarenka vs Alison Riske Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream for Cincinnati Open

Victoria Azarenka, 14th seed at the Cincinnati Open will face the American, Allison Riske in the second round encounter. Azarenka is ranked 15th in the world, whereas, Riske is ranked on the 37th spot.

Victoria Azarenka vs Alison Riske: Match Details

• Tournament: Western & Southern Open 2021
• Match: Victoria Azarenka vs Alison Riske
• Round: Second Round
• Date: August 18, 2021
• Prize Money: $41,500
• Venue: Cincinnati, USA
• Surface: Outdoor Hard court

Victoria Azarenka vs Alison Riske: Match Preview

Victoria Azarenka defeated the Russian, Ludmilla Samsonova in straight sets in the first round of Cincinnati Open. The Belarusian also competed at the Canadian Open, where she managed to reach the quarterfinals. In the last eight battle, she was defeated by fellow countrywoman, Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets.

Alison Riske defeated Leylah Annie Fernandez in straight sets in the first round. The American also competed at the Canadian Open last week, where she was defeated in the first round by Sorana Cirstea. At Stanford Open, she managed to reach the last 16, where she lost to Ana Konjuh in straight sets.

Victoria Azarenka vs Alison Riske: Head-to-Head

The duo have not faced each other in the past, and as a result, the head to head stands at 0-0.

Victoria Azarenka vs Alison Riske: Match Prediction

Victoria Azarenka is the certain favorite to claim the victory in the second round. The 11th seed is the defending champion, and is a great player on hard courts. The two time Grandslam champion plays powerful groundstrokes which will be difficult to defend against on these courts. She should prevail in straight sets.

Match Prediction: Victoria Azarenka to win in straight sets

Victoria Azarenka vs Alison Riske: Live Streaming & Where to Watch

• Japan : 2:30 am (August 19)
• Delhi: 12:00 am (August 19)
• New York: 1:30 pm
• Melbourne: 4:30 am (August 19)

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