LiontipsKudermetova vs Kanepi. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Istanbul match
Command Analysis
On the beginning of April Veronica Kudermetova won a title at Charleston. Russian secured six confident wins during the competition.
At Istanbul tournament Kudermetova's start was not so impressive. In the first round against Bernarda Pera Russian needed three sets to win the match. Moreover, a tie-break was played in the third set (6:4, 3:6, 7:6). In that game Veronica had problems with her serve (only 43% of first serve accuracy). Russian also lost five games on her serve.
Kaia Kanepi played only on four hard tournaments before the start of clay season. Her best result is reaching the final of Melbourne tournament.
Kaia adapted to clay without any difficulties. She had a comfortable win over Zarina Dias (6:4, 6:4) in the first round.
In 2019, Kanepi played two matches against Kudermetova on clay. First win was secured at Charleston (7:6, 6:3). Opponents met once again on Roland Garros and Kanepi won once more (4:6, 6:3, 6:0).
Trends
Ставка1st set: total over 9,5 games
In two head-to-head games opponents played for more than nine games in the first set
СтавкаSets total: 1>2
In both head-to-heads first set had more games played then the second one
Tip and bets
Kudermetova's start at Istanbul was not so great. She is approaching the game against tricky opponent, who she couldn't beat twice on clay. We bet on Kanepi to win once again.
Our prediction - Kanepi to win
Kudermetova and Kanepi are pretty even competitors. We can expect a close game with sets exchange, just like in their last game. Our second wager will be on total over games played.
Second wager is on total over 21 games.
