LiontipsElena Rybakina vs Victoria Azarenka. Prediction and Betting Tips for Australian Open
Command Analysis
In the previous season Elena Rybakina won her first ever Grand Slam title. She managed to win the Wimbledon tournament. Kazakh player is not looking to stop on that, she already reached the semi-final of Australian Open.
Elena started the Melbourne tournament with victories over Cocciaretto (7:5, 6:3) and Juvan (6:2, 6:1). In the third round, she had a difficult match against Collins (6:2, 5:7, 6:2).
Elena's fantastic serve helped her to beat Swiatek (6:4, 6:4) and Ostapenko (6:2, 6:4). In these two matches Rybakina lost only three games at her serve and made eight breaks herself.
Prior to the start of Australian Open, Azarenka was not among the main favorites of Australian Open, but her experience and superb form guided her into the semifinals.
At the start of the competition, Victoria had a difficult match against Sofia Kenin (6:4, 7:6). After that, she secured an easy victory over Podoroska (6:1, 6:0). In the third round, Azarenka had a difficult start to the match against Madison Keys, but eventually secured a comeback victory (1:6, 6:2, 6:1). In the round of 16, Belarusian player had a difficult match against Lin Zhu. Both opponents put up a strong performance, but Victoria eventually earned a victory (4:6, 6:1, 6:4).
Azarenka put up a sensational performance in the quarter-final, beating Jessica Pegula (6:4, 6:1). Victoria dominated on the receive, making five breaks.
Trends
Ставка Total under 2,5 sets
This bet played in the only head-to-head fixture and in four of five Rybakina's matches at Australian Open
Ставка Sets performance: 1>2
Three of five Azarenka's matches at Australian Open went by that scenario
Tip and bets
In the previous season Rybakina secured a comfortable 6:3, 6:4 victory over Azarenka at Indian Wells. Elena gained superb form at Australian Open, beating a number of strong opponents, including the World No. 1 player. Victoria also had a fantastic tournament, but her serve is weaker. Rybakina should be able to get a victory here.
Our prediction - Rybakina to win with a handicap of (-2) games
Rybakina played three sets only in one of five Australian Open matches. Opponents played 19 games in the only head-to-head match. We are not expecting a long match here.
Our second bet is on total under 22 games
