Tennis Rivalry: Karolina Pliskova versus Maria Sakkari

Karolina Pliskova and Maria Sakkari are set to face off in an exciting encounter on September 9, 2021, at 03:00 (Moscow time). Both players have had impressive seasons, but the odds favour Pliskova in this match, with 1.77 on the line of 1xStavka.

Currently ranked 4th in the WTA rankings, Pliskova has had a strong summer period, reaching the finals in Rome, Montreal, and Wimbledon. She also made it to the semi-finals in the Cincinnati tournament in 2021. In total, Pliskova has participated in 50 matches this year, winning 34 of them.

Pliskova's most recent victory was against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the fourth round of the US Open, with a score of 7/5, 6/4. However, she hasn't faced any ATP players before her quarterfinal match against Sakkari, as she is a WTA player and the search results do not list any ATP players defeated by her in that tournament.

Sakkari, ranked 18th in the WTA rankings, has also had a successful season. She reached the semi-finals at the French Open and twice made it to the semi-finals, in Dubai and Miami. Sakkari has played in 43 matches this season, winning 31 of them. Her most notable victory was against Bianca Andreescu in the round of 16 of the US Open, with a score of 6/7, 7/6, 6/3.

The two players have faced each other twice, with each winning one match. With Pliskova currently in peak form and the prediction favouring her victory, this promises to be an exciting match.

It is important to note that the prediction for the match between Pliskova and Sakkari is unrelated to the Alexander Zverev - Daniil Medvedev match mentioned in the related section. The start time for the match provided is in Moscow time, which may differ from the reader's local time. Fans of both players are encouraged to tune in for what is sure to be an unforgettable encounter.