Charleston Open: Azarenka vs Stephens Prediction, Odds & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 Charleston Open second-round match featuring Victoria Azarenka vs Sloane Stephens on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Azarenka vs Stephens Match Preview

It’s a clash between two Grand Slam champions. Will it be Victoria Azarenka who comes out on top? Or will Sloane Stephens win again at Charleston Open?

Victoria Azarenka is 11-7 for the season. Her levels appear to have dipped in the past month. After edging closer to re-entering the top 10, Azarenka has now dropped a bit to 18th spot. But she doesn’t have any points to defend at the Charleston Open where she will play for the first time since 2010.

Sloane Stephens is a former champion at the Charleston Open and owns a winning record over Victoria Azarenka in their rivalry. But the American looks like a shadow of the player that peaked at World No. 3 almost five seasons ago. Stephens still remains a dangerous opponent on any given day but is equally prone to throw a stinker or two.

Azarenka vs Stephens Prediction and Pick

Sloane Stephens leads Victoria Azarenka 4-3 in their head-to-head. Their only meeting on clay was in Madrid back in 2018 where the American won in three sets – the same year she made the Roland Garros final. But it is hard to dispute Azarenka has maintained a decent level of consistency in comparison to Stephens in the last few years. Stephens has the advantage of acclimating to the conditions at the Charleston Open having played a match already. But still, Azarenka is as resolute a competitor as she was when she last played here. We’ll take the Belarusian to edge it.