LiontipsJelena Ostapenko vs Clara Tauson. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Luxembourg
Command Analysis
Luxembourg tournament is one of the most successful ones for Jelena Ostapenko. In 2019 Latvian player won a title here. In the previous year tournament was not held due to coronavirus. Now Ostapenko has the chance to win another trophy.
In our predictions we mentioned that Ostapenko is improving with every single match at Luxembourg. In the second round she lost a set to the obscure player, Hartono (6:2, 4:6, 6:1), then she performed more confidently.
In the quarter-final Ostapenko recorded a victory in straight sets over Cornet (7:6, 6:2). In the semi-final she had to play another tiebreak, this time in a match against Samsonova (6:1, 7:6).
At Luxembourg tournament 18-year old Clara Tauson proved that she is playing great on indoor courts. In 2021 young Danish player won 20 out of 23 matches on indoor courts.
Tauson had a difficult road to the final. She lost to sets on her way here. In the second round match against Alexandrova Tauson was extremely close to a defeat (6:4, 3:6, 7:6).
In the semi-final Tauson played against the silver medalist of Tokyo Olympics, Marketa Vondrousova. Both players could've play better, they were inconsistent on the serve, which led to a set exchange. In the decisive set Tauson played better (6:4, 2:6, 6:4).
Trends
СтавкаSecond set: total under 9.5
In each of four Tauson's matches at Luxembourg she played less than ten games in the second set
СтавкаTiebreak: yes
In two most recent matches at Luxembourg Ostapenko played tiebreaks
Tip and bets
Bookmakers didn't choose a favourite in the final match. Both players have an aggressive style of play. Ostapenko is improving with every match at Luxembourg, while Tauson was not looking confident in the semi-final. We offer to place a bet on Ostapenko to win, she will be extremely motivated to claim another title at Luxembourg.
Our prediction - Ostapenko to win
Ostapenko played two tiebreaks in two most recent matches, also in one match of the current tournament she had to play three sets. Tauson exchanged sets with opponents two times. We are expecting an intense final, so we offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 21 games
