LiontipsElena Rybakina vs Misaki Doi. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Adelaide
Command Analysis
Elena Rybakina managed to satisfy her fans and reached the semi-final in the first tournament of the season. We can't say that Kazakhstan representative did a miraculous job, because in all of her matches she was considered a favourite by the bookmakers.
A match against Sanders (6:4, 1:6, 6:1) sparked some questions about Rybakina's form at the start of the season. But a World No. 14 player managed to step up in matches against stronger opponents. In the second round she recorded a victory over Bouzkova (6:3, 6:4) in straight sets. In the quarter-final Rybakina needed three sets to beat Shelby Rogers (3:6, 6:3, 6:2).
Misaki Doi made a huge sensation, getting to the semi-final of Adelaide tournament. Though, the World No. 105 player had an easy draw - she didn't beat a single seeded opponent.
In two out of three matches on her way to the semi-final Doi had to play three sets. In the first round she beat Kucova (6:3, 3:6, 6:1). A quarter-final match against Kaja Juvan was also a long one, a winner was decided on a tiebreak (6:3, 4:6, 7:6). Between these matches Doi also beat Gasanova in straight sets (7:6, 6:3).
Trends
СтавкаTiebreak: yes
In two out of three matches at Adelaide Doi played tiebreaks
Ставка1st set: total over 8.5
In each of three matches of Rybakina at Adelaide more than eight games were played in the first set
Tip and bets
In 2019 Misaki Doi recorded a victory over Elena Rybakina in three sets. Now opponents will play on hard court, so Kazakh player will have a chance to get revenge. Rybakina has a powerful serve, plus she is playing well at the baseline.
Our prediction - Rybakina to win with a handicap of (-4.5) games
Doi played three difficult matches at Adelaide. We don't think that she has energy for another long match. Plus Japanese player is not serving well.
Our second bet is on total under 19,5 games
