WTA Dubai 2024: Karolina Pliskova v Ashlyn Krueger; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

The stage is set and the lights will be underway as a veteran will be going head-to-head against a rising star in the WTA Dubai Duty Free Championship. Karolina Pliskova, who, at her time clinched the top will now be looking to shine in her penultimate years and take the title home with a convincing win. However, her journey to the finals will be accompanied by multiple hurdles with the first one being the young American Ashlyn Krueger.

With the stage set for a mouth-watering clash between experience and hunger, who will most likely come out on top? Here’s everything you need to know about this match.

Karolina Pliskova vs Ashlyn Krueger: Preview

Ashlyn Krueger has had a promising start in 2024, coming close to her career-high ranking of world number 73. Although she’s currently three places away from that mark, it seems likely she’ll surpass it soon. However, she faces a tough challenge against Karolina Pliskova, a former world number 1, who showed good form in the first round at the WTA Dubai Tennis Championships, adapting well to the conditions in the UAE.

Karolina Pliskova hitting an insane fhdtl winner pic.twitter.com/AyEo7kaVnA

— nebby (@1gamesetmatch) February 14, 2024

Pliskova’s aggressive style suits the conditions, but Krueger is skilled enough to keep the match competitive. It’s anticipated that Pliskova may have a slight advantage, given her past achievements, but Krueger’s performance should not be underestimated.

Pliskova vs Krueger: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head stats between the 2 players, there are no stats available. As things stand, this will be the first encounter between the two stars. With the chance to take a lead in the stats and make their way into the next round, both players will be equally excited to get things going.

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That being said, who among the two is most likely to make their way into the next round? Let’s find out!

Prediction: Karolina Pliskova to take the win home in 3 sets

As things stand, Pliskova looks in a more sweet spot to land the win home. With the experience that she possesses, she could be a real threat to her opponent. Krueger however, with the way that she has been playing this year would be looking to turn things around and take the win home.

Karolina Pliskova making impossible shots like it’s 2017 pic.twitter.com/aOc5XuDgcr

— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) February 15, 2024

That being said, who among the two players will be able to land their hands on the victory? Who are you rooting for? Do let us know in the comments below!

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