Astra Sharma vs Karolina Muchova Tennis Match Prediction: 19/7/2024

After advancing to the Palermo Ladies Open quarter-finals, unseeded Astra Sharma will face second-seed Karolina Muchova on Friday. This will be their first encounter, with the winner set to play either Irina-Camelia Begu, Ann Li, or Erika Andreeva for a spot in the championship match. Here’s a look at the players’ forms and a tennis game prediction for this match.

Astra Sharma aims to secure three consecutive wins at a single tour event for the first time this year. Returning to Palermo after a three-year break, the Australian defeated compatriot Ajla Tomljanovic in three sets in the previous round. This victory marked her ninth win in a season marked by inconsistency, with 14 losses. Sharma, whose sole tour title was on clay, has climbed four spots to 147th in the live rankings.

Karolina Muchova recently returned to competitive play after a 10-month injury hiatus. Making her season debut three weeks ago on grass in Eastbourne, she has compiled a 4-1 record so far. Despite her strong record, Muchova has appeared shaky, needing to come from a set down against qualifier Noma Akugue in the last round and struggling in her tournament opener against another qualifier. Nonetheless, Muchova, a former French Open finalist, remains a formidable clay player and is confident in regaining her dominant form. She has moved up one place to 34th in the live rankings.

 

Astra Sharma vs Karolina Muchova Key Points

• Muchova has secured two clay wins in 2024.
• Sharma has been defeated four times in her last six matches.
• Muchova has won four out of her five matches this year.
• Sharma has lost 11 of the 19 matches she has played on clay this season.

 

Our Tennis Prediction: Astra Sharma vs Karolina Muchova

Our tennis prediction for the Astra Sharma vs Karolina Muchova match is that Muchova will win in three sets.

Muchova, despite her recent return from a 10-month injury layoff, has consistently performed well on the court. Although she hasn’t yet reached her peak form, her experience as a former Grand Slam finalist on clay gives her an edge. Sharma has struggled throughout the season, despite being a strong performer on clay, which suggests a tightly contested match that will likely require a deciding set. We believe Muchova will emerge victorious in this tennis match prediction.