LiontipsMcCartney Kessler vs. Anastasia Potapova. Prediction and bets on the WTA match Cleveland
Command Analysis
Current form
Kessler has been making significant progress on the tour, and her appearance in the semifinals in Cleveland was not a big surprise. Moreover, the American's tournament grid was not the most difficult - Scott, Wang Xin Yu and Rus. Even in matches with such opponents, McCartney gave up sets twice.
Professional qualities
Kessler doesn't have any really strong elements in her game. She serves the first ball well, and has a fairly decent and stable forehand. At the same time, the American doesn't impress with anything special on the return.
Current indicators in the tour
In 1024, Kessler managed to play 50 matches, in which she won 33. Her specialty surface is hard, where she won 22 out of 30 matches. Not long ago, McCartney debuted in the top 100 and now occupies 98th place in the world ranking.
Interesting facts for betting
- Kessler has played three sets in four of her previous five matches.
Current form
Potapova had been in decline for a long time, but in Cleveland she managed to "shoot". In one breath, Anastasia passed through the Parry, Tauson and Bogdan grid, without losing a single set. The Russian tennis player did not give up more than five games to any of her opponents. In terms of her game, everything is working out for her on the court now - she boldly takes risks, we do not expect mistakes from her opponents, she plays her serve well, and scores many easy points.
Professional qualities
Anastasia always strives to seize the initiative in each rally, to hit powerfully and deep under the back line. When the tennis player is in shape, such tennis brings her good dividends, and now is exactly such a moment.
Current indicators in the tour
Potapova is in the top 50 of the world rankings, ranking 43rd. On hard courts, Anastasia has 12 wins and nine losses since the beginning of the year. She reached the semifinals on this surface for the first time this season.
Interesting facts for betting
- Potapova won all her victories in Cleveland with a precise score of 2-0 in sets.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 2>1
This scenario has played out in three of Kessler's last five games.
2.21Bet 1st set: total under 9.5 games
This bet was successful in all three matches involving Potapova in Cleveland
1.71Tip and bets
Potapova has beaten tough opponents in the tournament grid, and she did so quite confidently. The Russian tennis player is clearly in peak form now, which she is taking full advantage of. Kessler does not stand out in any way, does not always serve consistently and is unlikely to be able to contain the heated Anastasia.
Our prediction is Potapova's victory with a handicap of (-2.5) games for odds of 1.74
Bet on total
Potapova won all her victories on the way to the semi-finals with a precise score of 2-0 in sets, and she never gave up more than five games to anyone. We don’t expect anything to change in the semi-finals.
The second bet is total under 21.5 games for 1.87
Bet on the second set
In all matches involving Potapova, no more than nine games were played in the second set. Accordingly, we recommend another option for betting.
Betting Tip - total games in the second set under 9.5 with odds of 1.60
