LiontipsAshleigh Barty vs Cori Gauff. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Adelaide
Command Analysis
Ashleigh Barty finished the third consecutive year at the top of the World rankings. Worth noting that Australian player ended the previous season on September. Due to coronavirus restrictions she chose to not participate at the WTA Finals in Guadalajara.
Barty's most recent tournament was US Open. World No. 1 player was unexpectedly defeated in the third round of New York tournament by Shelby Rogers (2:6, 6:1, 6:7). Ashleigh is approaching a series of home tournaments, she is usually very successful at her homeland. She claimed a title of Adelaide tournament in 2020.
17-year old Cori Gauff secured her place in the Top-30 of the world rankings and in the new season she is looking to improve her position.
American has already played one match at Adelaide. Gauff recorded an easy victory over Eikeri (6:2, 6:1). Young player will try to defend ranking points for the semi-final of the previous edition of Adelaide tournament. Now she is approaching the match against the current World No. 1 player. One year ago, Gauff faced Barty at the clay tournament in Rome. Ashleigh had the lead on sets, but eventually left the match due to injury.
Trends
СтавкаTiebreak: yes
In two out of three most recent Barty's matches tiebreaks were played
СтавкаFirst set: total under 9.5
This bet played in each of three most recent Gauff's matches
Tip and bets
It is hard to assess Barty's chances in the current tournament after a long absence. Nonetheless, Barty prepared for the start of the season, she will play at familiar Adelaide court, so she will do everything to start the new season with a victory.
Our prediction - Barty to win the match
We don't think that Barty will put up a flawless performance in the first match after a long pause, she is unlikely to record a confident victory. We think that opponents will play more than 20 games.
Our second bet is on total over 20,5 games
