Maria Sakkari vs Mia Pohankova Prediction – Wuhan Tennis Picks

Maria Sakkari will face Slovakian teenager Mia Pohankova in the fourth round of the Wuhan Open on Thursday, October 15. Here’s our Maria Sakkari vs Mia Pohankova prediction. This preview will include a Maria Sakkari vs Mia Pohankova pick.

Maria Sakkari vs Mia Pohankova Preview

Maria Sakkari earned a three-set win over 8th seed Marta Kostyuk in the second round of the Wuhan Open. Sakkari rallied from a set down to defeat the Ukrainian 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 in two hours and 7 minutes. In the victory, Sakkari did not hit any aces, but committed 5 double faults. She landed 61% of first serves in play and won 69% of first serve points (37/54). Sakkari won 62% of second serve points (21/34) and saved three of five break points. Before this round, Sakkari defeated Donna Vekic in straight sets. She is looking to reach the quarterfinals at the Wuhan Open for a second time.

Mia Pohankova shocked home favorite Wang Xiyu in three sets to reach the last 16 of the Wuhan Open on her debut. Pohankova settled a 66-minute first set in a tiebreak, but Wang hit back by winning the second set in another marathon tiebreak. Still, it was Pohankova who finished stronger, managing to run away with the decider 6-1 in 36 minutes. Pohankova hit 7 aces and committed 2 double faults in the victory. She landed 59% of first serves in play and won 80% of first serve points (53/66).

Maria Sakkari vs Mia Pohankova Head-To-Head

Sakkari and Pohankova have not met at any level, so this will be their first meeting.

Maria Sakkari vs Mia Pohankova Prediction

Pohankova had an excellent win over Wang, managing to fend off the Chinese’s power. But Maria Sakkari is having an exceptional week in Wuhan, taking out a very dangerous Marta Kostyuk. The Greek’s athleticism and experience should also give her the edge in this match, having shown remarkable composure under pressure. And there haven’t been any dips so far. She should have enough to complete a straight-sets victory.

Nur Said's Pick: Sakkari in straight sets