LiontipsAshleigh Barty vs Elena Rybakina. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Adelaide
Command Analysis
A 2021 season ended in September for Ashleigh Barty. After such a long break there were some concerns about Barty's performance at Adelaide tournament. But the World No. 1 player dismissed all the questions with her run to the final.
Only the first match against Cori Gauff was a difficult one for the best player in the world (4:6, 7:5, 6:1). The aggressive performance of young American player and inconsistent serve created many problems for the Aussie. But Barty managed to avoid defeat in the second set, came back into the game and eventually outclassed Gauff.
After that Barty managed to improve her performance. The World No. 1 player put up a flawless performance in matches against Kenin (6:3, 6:4) and Swiatek (6:2, 6:4). None of those opponents managed to convert a break-point. Swiatek won only 27% of points on the receiving end. With such a performance Barty will surely try to win a second consecutive title at Adelaide.
Elena Rybakina also had an unconvincing start at Adelaide. She needed three sets to beat a lower-ranked Sanders (6:4, 1:6, 6:1). We can't say that after this match Rybakina significantly improved.
In the second round Kazakh player beat Bouzkova in straight sets (6:3, 6:4), confirming the status of a favourite. The quarter-final match against Rogers also was a difficult one for Rybakina (3:6, 6:3, 6:2). Rybakina's first serve also was not so efficient - she won only 53% of points.
The World No. 14 player played against Misaki Doi in the semi-final. Everyone thought that Japanese player doesn't have a single chance to advance into the final. A difference in class was too big between two players (6:4, 6:3). But Rybakina still lost one game at her serve.
Trends
СтавкаSets performance: 2>1
In each of three Barty's matches at Adelaide this bet played
СтавкаSets total under 2,5
In two most recent matches at Adelaide Barty didn't lose a single set, in the only head-to-head match also only two sets were played
Tip and bets
Ashleigh Barty had a more difficult draw in the current tournament and she is looking much more confident than Elena Rybakina. The World No. 1 player put up a much more confident performance at her serve, she didn't let Kenin and Swiatek to do a single break. Opponents had only one head-to-head match, it happened at 2020 Australian Open and Barty recorded a 6:3, 6:2 victory. We are expecting a confident victory from the favourite in our prediction.
Our prediction - Barty to win with a handicap of (-3.5) games
In two most recent matches at Adelaide Barty put up a flawless performance and didn't let the opponents to win more than seven games. We are not expecting a long final match.
Our second bet is on total under 21,5 points
