LiontipsKimberly Birrell vs Kamila Rahimova: WTA Beijing Match Prediction and Betting Tips
Command Analysis
Current Form
As Kimberly Birrell heads to Beijing, she hasn't experienced significant success, often making it through qualifying only to bow out in the first or second round of the main draw. In qualifying for the Beijing event, Kimberly confidently defeated Stevanovic with a score of 6-0, 6-1. She then faced a challenging match against her opponent Rahimova, ultimately winning 4-6, 6-2, 7-6.
Professional Qualities
The Australian tennis player lacks standout attributes in her game. Notably, she struggles to maintain a high tempo during rallies, and her serve is not among the most formidable on the tour.
Current Tour Statistics
Birrell is currently ranked 146th in the world rankings. This season on outdoor hard courts, she has played 34 matches, securing 19 victories.
Interesting Betting Insights
- In their two head-to-head encounters, Birrell has won in the second set.
- Two of her last three matches featured tiebreaks.
Current Form
Rahimova had a strong lead-up to Beijing, clinching a title and reaching the quarterfinals in two tournaments in Guadalajara. In the Chinese capital, she comfortably defeated Qu Yi Han in her opening qualifying match with a score of 6-3, 6-4. However, she started well against Birrell but allowed her opponent to come back and ultimately lost in a tight tiebreak 6-4, 2-6, 6-7.
Professional Qualities
Camila prefers to take control of the game and play aggressively. She is also capable of maintaining rallies and exchanging shots during extended points. Additionally, she has a reliable first serve that contributes to her performance.
Current Tour Stats
Rahimova's current season has seen significant fluctuations; however, her recent successful runs in Mexico have firmly placed her within the top 100 of the WTA rankings, currently sitting at 71. On hard courts, she has played 36 matches this season, winning 19 of them.
Interesting Betting Insights
- Nine out of her last ten victories on tour have come with a decisive 2-0 set score.
Trends
Bet Tiebreak in the match – yes
A tiebreak occurred in two of Birrell's last three matches, including the match against Rakhimova in the qualifiers
3.20Bet Set performance: 1>2
In Rakhimova's last four matches, the first set featured more games than the second
2.20Tip and bets
The rivals are well aware of what to expect from each other on the court after their encounter in the Beijing qualifier. It's clear that Kamila will aim for revenge, and we believe she has a solid chance. In their previous match, she was ahead and showcased performance on par with Kimberly, only to lose her momentum. We anticipate that Rahimova will learn from her mistakes and secure a victory today.
Our prediction is a win for Rahimova at odds of 1.65
Total Bet
The two players have faced each other twice, with each match featuring exchanges of sets won. We believe that a similar scenario is likely to unfold on the court today.
Our second bet is on a total of over 21 games at 1.81.
Bet on the Second Set
It’s worth noting that in their two head-to-head encounters, Kamila has made strong starts, winning the first set convincingly. We anticipate that she will maintain this form today.
Prediction – Rahimova to win the first set at odds of 1.71.
