LiontipsElena Rybakina vs Jelena Ostapenko. Prediction and Betting Tips for Australian Open
Command Analysis
Before 2023, Elena Rybakina never made it past the third round in Melbourne. But this time, she reached the quarter-final and will try to fight for the title.
In first two rounds Rybakina secured victories over Cocciaretto (7:5, 6:3) and Juvan (6:2, 6:1). After that, she had tough matches against Collins (6:2, 5:7, 6:2) and Swiatek (6:4, 6:4). Elena made six aces and won 80% of points at first serve in the match against the World No. 1.
Just like her opponent, Ostapenko made it to the quarter-final of Australian Open for the first time in her career. Before that, her best result was the third round.
Latvian player started the tournament with a comfortable victory over Yastremska (6:4, 6:2). In the second round, she had to play three sets to beat Bondar (7:6, 5:7, 6:0). In two following matches Ostapenko easily went past Baindl (6:3, 6:0) and Gauff (7:5, 6:3).
Trends
Ставка2nd set: total under 9.5
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СтавкаSets performance: 1>2
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Tip and bets
Both opponents secured sensational victories in the previous round, so they are in a perfect form. Matches against Ostapenko are always tough for Rybakina, she suffered two defeats to the Latvian player. We are not expecting a comfortable victory from Kazakh player. Ostapenko should be able to win at least one set.
Our prediction - Ostapenko to win with a handicap of (+1,5) sets
Both players possesses a powerful serve and both are quite aggressive, but usually lose focus in some moments of the match. We are expecting three sets to be played here.
Our second bet is on total over 2.5 goals
