Miami Open 2023: Badosa vs Siegemund Prediction, Odds & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 Miami Open first-round match featuring Paula Badosa vs Laura Siegemund on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Paula Badosa vs Laura Siegemund Match Preview

Paula Badosa needs a big fortnight at the Miami Open not to cascade down the rankings. She is set to take on German qualifier Laura Siegemund whom she has a losing record in the series. Who will prevail?

Paula Badosa looks healthy again although she is on the verge of exiting the top 30. Badosa’s fall has been so rapid as a result of an injury-riddled start to her 2023 campaign. But she is getting her level back and last week she lost in the third round of Indian Wells to eventual champion Elena Rybakina. We reckon the Spaniard will get off to a winning start at the Miami Open.

Laura Siegemund, meanwhile, has come through qualifying and notched a main draw win over Mayar Sherif on Tuesday. The German is 10-8 for the season although six of her wins have come from qualies. She has a winning record against Paula Badosa and will be looking to cause a major upset on Thursday at the Miami Open.

Paula Badosa vs Laura Siegemund Prediction and Pick

Laura Siegemund leads Paula Badosa 2-1 across all levels. However, it is imperative to note that they last clashed at the 2020 French Open in Badosa’s breakthrough tournament, but it was Siegemund who won that fourth-round meeting in Paris. The Spaniard will be looking to exact revenge at the Miami Open. She has plenty to lose this week including quarterfinal points. Expect a fully charged Badosa to get the win.