LiontipsCoco Gauff vs Sloane Stephens. Prediction and Betting Tips for WTA French Open (May 31, 2022).
Command Analysis
Coco Gauff hasn't dropped a set at the current French Open. In the first two rounds, the young American was forced into tie-breaks against Rebecca Marino (7-5, 6-0) and Alison van Uytvanck (6-1, 7-6). In the third round, Gauff defeated Kaia Kanepi (6-3, 6-4), thus advancing to the last 16. She defeated Elise Mertens (6-4, 6-0) to reach the quarterfinals of the French Open for the second year running. Last year, Gauff lost to Barbora Krejčíková (6-7, 3-6) in the quarterfinal.
Sloane Stephens, meanwhile, lost six matches in a row before the start of the French Open and had zero wins on clay this season. She was up against Julie Niemeier in the first round of the current tournament (5-7, 6-4, 6-2). After a three-set victory in the opener, Stephens defeated Sorana Cirstea (2-6, 6-2, 6-0) and got the better of Diane Parry (6-2, 6-3). In the last 16, the former World №3 made short work of Jill Teichmann (6-2, 6-0) to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal in three years.
Trends
Ставка2nd set: total over 9.5
In 6 of Gauff's previous 8 matches, more than 9 games were played in the second set.
СтавкаSet performance: 1>2
This bet played in 3 of Stephens' 4 matches at the current tournament.
Tip and bets
Bookmakers have been underestimating Stephens throughout the Paris Major, and once again she is considered the underdog in the upcoming match. However, we think she is in excellent shape and has much more experience than her young compatriot We will be backing Stephens here.
Our prediction - Stephens to win
This will be the second meeting between Gauff and Stephens. In the previous match, the opponents played a total of 18 games. Gauff won all her matches in straight sets at the 2022 French Open, and Stephens' previous two matches were also short. Take the under.
Second wager – total under 21 games
