LiontipsAngelique Kerber vs Kaia Kanepi. Predictions and Betting Tips for WTA Australian Open
Command Analysis
Angelique Kerber put up a successful performance in the previous season, managed to get back on tour after problems with injuries. German player surely prepared herself for the start of another season, she also changed a coach.
But her preparation was affected by coronavirus. Due to illness Kerber didn't play a single official match in the new season so far. In the previous edition of Australian Open Kerber suffered a defeat to Bernarda Pera (0:6, 4:6) in the first round.
In the age of 36 Kaia Kanepi is still a Top-100 player, she is currently at the 71st position in WTA rankings. Estonian player is unable to retain the high level of form throughout the whole season, but in some tournaments she is looking quite solid. One year ago, Kanepi managed to beat Sevastova and Kenin and reached the third round of Australian Open.
In 2022 Kanepi played only one tournament, in Melbourne. Estonian player beat Cristian (6:7, 7:6, 6:2) and then was beaten by Konjuh in a close match (2:6, 6:3, 3:6).
Trends
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5
In each of four head-to-head matches between Kerber and Kanepi no more than nine games were played in the first set
СтавкаSets total under 2.5
This bet played in three out of four head-to-head fixtures
Tip and bets
In the upcoming match we will see a battle between two experienced players. So far the score in head-to-head matches is tied at 2:2. In our opinion, Kanepi has a chance to beat Kerber today. German player failed to prepare for Australian Open properly. An experienced Estonian player can get advantage of that.
Our prediction - Kanepi to win
We don't think that Kerber will leave the court without a fight. Kanepi is also not so consistent recently, both of her matches at Melbourne ended in three sets.
Our second bet is on total over 21 games
