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Alexandrova vs Brady: a victory for Ekaterina?
In the first round of Cincinnati tournament Ekaterina Alexandrova will play against Jennifer Brady on August 16. Who will get the victory? The answer is in our prediction.
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Ekaterina Alexandrova
Russian FederationEkaterina Alexandrova failed to put up successful results at the recent tournaments. Russian player usually leaves the tournament after the second or third match. For example, at the Wimbledon Russian player was sensationally beaten by Osorio Serrano in the second round (5:7, 2:6).
For the most recent time Alexandrova played an official match at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. After a victory in the contested match over Mertens (4:6, 6:4, 6:4) she was unexpectedly beaten by Nadia Podoroska (1:6, 3:6). A long break will probably help Alexandrova to put up a great performance at Cincinnati.
Jennifer Brady
USAFinalist of Australian Open Jennifer Brady couldn't advance further than third round on WTA tournaments after a success in Australia. Moreover, American player was beaten in the first round on four tournament. It is obvious that Jennifer is in a terrible form now and her slump is going on for some time.
Just like her opponent, Brady played her most recent official match at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. At the Japanese capital she was beaten in the first round by Camila Giorgi (3:6, 2:6). Brady also has some health issues - she failed to end two out of three most recent matches.
Trends
СтавкаFirst set: total over 9.5
In three out of five most recent matches of Alexandrova more than nine games were played in the first set
СтавкаSets performance: 1>2
In three most recent matches of Brady more games were played in the first set than in the second one
Tip and bets
Bookmakers didn't choose a favourite for an upcoming game. In our opinion, Russian player has more chances in this match, because she wasn't eliminated in the first round in the most recent tournaments. Brady is in a long slump now, she lacks match practice, so it will reduce her chances.
Our prediction - Alexandrova to win
Alexandrova's performance is not so consistent lately. Russian player usually loses focus during the matches. which leads to long matches. We offer a prediction on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 20 games
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