Venus Williams vs Dayana Yastremska: How to live stream, time, venue, where to watch the W&S Open epic match-up
Venus Williams and Dayana Yastremska will set the court alight in a riveting first round of the Western & Southern Open 2020 on August 22. Williams, ranked 67, will take on the Ukranian currently perched at world number 35. The pair haven't played each other before. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the much-anticipated clash between the two stalwarts.
Time
The match is scheduled to start at 5 pm ET on August 22, 2020.
Venue
Venus and Yastremska will take on each other at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Where to watch?
The matches will be televised live on ESPN 2 and The Tennis Channel.
How to live stream?
ATP Tennis TV is the most preferred option to live stream the matches. Fans can subscribe by paying $14.99 and live stream the Western & Southern Open from August 22. With full replays and realtime stats, the service offers a complete package. It can be watched live on the phone, iPad or Android tablet, Chromecast, or Airplay to your TV.
Pre-match buzz
At 20, Yastremska is one of the upcoming stars with plenty of potential. Earlier this year, she made it to the final of a Premier tourney before losing to Ashleigh Barty, the world number one in Adelaide. She will be up against a veteran Williams. At 40, it isn't just age and fitness the star is battling, but the doubts of critics about how much longer she can compete at the highest level. She boasts of 49 WTA titles, including 7 Gram Slams. However, her 2020 start was rather poor. To start with, she lost to Coco Gauff in Melbourne followed by the opening round loss at the Acapulco and Monterrey Open event. This will be a chance for her to get back to winning way. But with an opponent half her age, this isn't an easy task.
Who will win?
Up against an opponent who's stronger, faster and younger, Venus will have more than just a formidable fight. It's a tough call, but we'll have to go with Yastremska to take the win.