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Siniakova vs Smitkova: a Czech showdown in Prague
In the second round of Prague tournament we will see the battle of two Czech players - Katerina Siniakova and Tereza Smitkova. On head-to-head matches opponents exchanged wins, both matches were going on for three sets. How will another match of compatriots end? The answer is in our prediction.
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Katerina Siniakova
Czech RepublicKaterina Siniakova was trying to find her game since the start of the year. Only after a transition to the grass in April Czech player started to put up some good results. On clay she managed to reach the semi-final of Parma tournament and the third round of Roland Garros. Katerina also had a great grass part of the season - she reached the final of Bad Homburg tournament and the third round of Wimbledon.
At the start of home tournament at Prague Siniakova experienced no problems in a match against Burrage (6:0, 6:4).
Tereza Smitkova
Czech RepublicTereza Smitkova was once considered one of the most talented Czech players and was at the 57th position of WTA rankings. But Tereza failed to secure her position and currently she is only at 478th position among the woman players.
A performance at the home tournament of WTA 250 category is a great opportunity for Smitkova to remind of herself. So far she is looking great. In the first round Tereza beat Inglis in straight sets (6:2, 6:2).
Trends
СтавкаFirst set: total under 9.5
In four out of last five Siniakova's matches a total under 9.5 games was recorded
СтавкаSets total over 2.5
Both head-to-head matches ended in three sets
Tip and bets
In the recent years Katerina Siniakova secured her position in WTA Top-100 and sometimes even breaking into the Top-50 of the rankings. Tereza Smitkova is a rare guest in the main draw of WTA tournaments, but she is trying to regain her form. We think that Tereza will put up a fight in an important match of two compatriots.
Our prediction - Smitkova to win with a handicap of (+6) games
Opponents played against each other two times before. Both matches were heavily contested with a set exchange. We are expecting another long match.
Our second bet is on total over 19 games
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