Miami Open 2023: Bouzkova vs Blinkova Prediction, Odds & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 Miami Open first-round match featuring Marie Bouzkova vs Anna Blinkova on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Marie Bouzkova vs Anna Blinkova Match Preview

Marie Bouzkova will be looking to exact revenge on Anna Blinkova after losing to the Russian in January. But this could turn out to be a tricky test for the 31st seed. Who will prevail?

Despite being seeded at the Miami Open, Marie Bouzkova has one of the worst records among the top 32 players this season, winning a paltry five matches from 13. She has won once in her last four matches and could be staring at a four-match losing streak if she loses to Anna Blinkova for the second time this season. Can Bouzkova turn her season around?

Anna Blinkova played and won her first-round match against big-hitting German Jule Niemeier. Niemeier has not been in great touch in the past couple of months, and the Russian produced a near clinic to take her out. Overall, she broke the German five times from 16 break chances and won 70% of her first-serve points.

Marie Bouzkova vs Anna Blinkova Prediction and Pick

Marie Bouzkova and Anna Blinkova are tied at 2-2 in their head-to-head. Blinkova won their only clash this year in Hobart in straight sets en route to the semifinal of that tournament. I’m very surprised to see Bouzkova almost at odds on to win this one. The Czech has better movement than Blinkova but is still struggling for confidence. That could complicate her decision-making here and Blinkova looks like a solid pick to keep her Miami Open campaign flying.