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Match Details
Fixture: (16) Barbora Krejcikova vs (19) Madison Keys
Date: March 26, 2023
Tournament: Miami Open 2023
Round: Third round (Round of 32)
Venue: Miami Gardens, Florida, United States
Category: WTA 1000
Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
Prize money: $8,800,000
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel/TC Plus | UK - Amazon Prime Video
Barbora Krejcikova vs Madison Keys preview
Former French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova squares off against 19th seed Madison Keys in the third round of the Miami Open 2023 on Sunday (March 26).
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Krejcikova, who triumphed at Roland Garros in 2021, had the biggest highlight of the ongoing season in Dubal last month. The Czech upset the likes of Petra Kvitova, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, and Iga Swiatek to claim her maiden WTA 1000 title.
At last week's BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Sabalenka exacted revenge for her Dubai loss with a tight three-set win over Krejcikova in the Round of 16. The World No. 13 then kickstarted her Miami title quest with a smooth 6-3, 6-2 win over Aliaksandra Sasnovich.
Much like Krejcikova, Keys also excelled in Dubai this year, reaching the quarterfinals. The American also played a key role in guiding her nation to United Cup success with five wins in as many matches.
The former US Open runner-up, though, didn't have a good start to the Sunshine Double. She had to retire from her Indian Wells second-round encounter against Sorana Cirstea after trailing 6-1.
The World No. 21 has now bounced back in Miami with a 6-4, 6-4 win over compatriot Robin Montgomery in her opener.
Barbora Krejcikova vs Madison Keys head-to-head
Keys has a 1-0 lead over Krejcikova in their head-to-head. The American thrashed Krejcikova 6-3, 6-2 in their only meeting in the quarterfinals of the 2022 Australian Open.
Barbora Krejcikova vs Madison Keys odds
(Odds sourced from oddschecker.com)
Barbora Krejcikova vs Madison Keys prediction
With the courts in Miami being fast, it should typically aid Madison Keys' big-serving, aggressive game. However, her overall record at the tournament is a dismal 8-11, indicating her inconsistency.
Krejcikova, meanwhile, is a more solid and compact player with lots of variety to offer. Not only is she strong from the baseline, her doubles prowess has also made her excellent at the net.
Ideally, slower hardcourts should suit Krejcikova's patient point-building game. However, the Czech has made massive improvements even on the faster hardcourts irecently, as evident from her wins in Ostrava and Tallinn last year. She has also made rapid strides in singles since her last face-off with Keys.
The home hope needs to keep her unforced errors to a minimum to have any chance against Krejcikova, However, given how great a mover the Czech is, it's likely she'll find a way to put pressure on Keys' game and break it down.
Pick: Krejcikova to win in two tight sets.
