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Match Details
Fixture: Katie Volynets vs Varvara Lepchenko
Date: May 6, 2024
Tournament: Italian Open 2025
Round: Second Round (Qualifiers)
Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Category: ATP 1000
Surface: Outdoor clay
Prize money: €8,055,385
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports
Katie Volynets vs Varvara Lepchenko preview
World No. 66 Katie Volynets will take on Varvara Lepchenko in the second qualification round of the Italian Open.
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Volynets is slowly establishing herself as a serious competitor. After a quarterfinal finish in Auckland, she reached the second round in Abu Dhabi, Charleston and Madrid. She also secured a runner-up finish at the ITF event in Oeiras, where she lost to Dalma Galfi in the final.
The American entered Rome after a quarterfinal exit in Saint-Malo. She started her campaign with a solid win in the first qualification round against Aliaksandra Sasnovich. Volynets defeated the Russian in three sets 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Meanwhile, Varavara Lepchenko has had an ordinary season on tour. She entered the qualifiers in Melbourne, Merida, Miami and Madrid but couldn't secure a main draw berth at any of those events. She reached the quarterfinals in ITF Zaragoza and the semifinals in ITF Oeiras, which are her best results this season.
The American entered Rome after a second-round exit in Saint-Malo. She started her campaign with a confident win against Erika Andreeva in the first qualification round. Lepchenko defeated the Russian Andreeva in straight sets 6-2, 6-3.
Katie Volynets vs Varvara Lepchenko head-to-head
The duo has never faced each other on the main tour. However, they share the honors at one apiece on the ITF circuit. Volynets won their most recent encounter in Saint Malo this year.
Katie Volynets vs Varvara Lepchenko odds
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Katie Volynets vs Varvara Lepchenko prediction
Katy Volynets is working towards securing her third main draw berth in Rome. She entered the main event via the qualifiers last year but lost to Aryna Sabalenka in the second round. The American should be able to capitalize on her experience and enter the main draw again in 2025.
Lepchenko, on the contrary, seems like a woman on a mission. Despite regular setbacks in the qualifiers, she has been determined to make a difference. The 38-year-old has great decision-making skills and high tactical acumen on the court.
A thrilling contest will be on the cards in the second round. Volynets will be a slight favorite to come out on top due to her potent around game and effortless movement on the court. She should be able to solve this riddle and enter the main draw in Rome.
Pick: Volynets to win in three sets.
