Karolina Muchova vs Elena Rybakina Prediction and Odds: Indian Wells 2023
After winning the ‘Battle of Czechia’ in Tuesday’s fourth round, Karolina Muchova goes up against Elena Rybakina, the 10th seed in Indian Wells. Read on as we preview this quarter-final clash.
These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
Karolina Muchova vs Elena Rybakina – Match Predictions
The quarter-final was the stage where Elena Rybakina came crashing out of this tournament last year and she will be determined to avenge her straight sets defeat by Greece’s Maria Sakkari who went all the way to the final. For Muchova, she is back playing strong tennis after missing large parts of last year through injury. However, this match could prove to be one game too far in this competition.
Total Sets – Three
Although Rybakina has been in fine form across 2023 and has carried that into this tournament, she has had quite an easy ride in terms of opponents so far at Indian Wells. We expect Muchova to provide a much sterner test and to force the quarter-final into a third set decider. We are backing Rybakina to win but not without dropping a set.
Set One Score After Six Games – 3-3
Muchova has won the first set in each of her contests at this BNP Paribas Open but none of them by more than one break of serve. Although both players will be looking to take an early lead in the set, we think they will be extremely well matched in the opening set and expect the first six games to be evenly shared.
Karolina Muchova vs Elena Rybakina Preview
With our tips for the match above, you can learn more about the recent form and career highlights of both players below.
Karolina Muchova Preview
After entering this year’s Indian Wells Open in the first round due to her protected ranking, Muchova has been taken to three sets in three of her four rounds. She has reached one Grand Slam semi-final, back in Melbourne in 2021 but was knocked out in the second round earlier this year.
Elena Rybakina Preview
The 10th seed has an impressive Grand Slam record over the last two years with a quarter final appearance at the French Open in 2021, winning Wimbledon in 2022 and reaching the final at the Australian Open earlier this year. Rybakina is yet to drop a set across the 2023 Indian Wells Open.
Karolina Muchova vs Elena Rybakina Head to Head
This will be only the second time that these two players have gone head to head. Karolina Muchova came out on top 6-4, 6-4 in that clash but it was back in 2019.
- When will this match start? This match is scheduled for Thursday, 16th March with the start time to be confirmed.
- Who do the bookies favour ahead of this match? Elena Rybakina is the favourite to win and progress to the semi-final.
- Where can I watch Indian Wells 2023 in the UK? You can follow every minute of this game on Amazon Prime for fans in the United Kingdom.
