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Sabalenka vs Savankova: Prediction for the WTA Beijing Match
In the second round of the tennis tournament in Beijing, Aryna Sabalenka is set to face Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew. How will the match unfold on September 28, and is it wise to bet on a lopsided victory for the favorite? Find the answer in our expert prediction.
Command Analysis
Aryna Sabalenka
BelarusCurrent Form
Sablelenko has performed at an impressive level throughout the North American hard court series. During this period, Arina steadily ramped up her game, claiming titles in Cincinnati and the US Open. These achievements rekindled the competition for the world number one ranking. Additionally, Swiatek will miss the Beijing tournament, causing her to lose ranking points from last year's title. Sablelenko is defending her quarterfinal position in the Chinese capital.
Professional Qualities
Throughout her career, Arina has played aggressively, fully leveraging her remarkable physical attributes. Her forehand speed rivals many players on the men's tour. Moreover, in recent years, Sablelenko has improved her reliability on the backline.
Current Tour Statistics
Currently, Sablelenko is on a 12-match winning streak. Since the beginning of the year, she has won 30 out of 36 matches on hard courts. The world number two holds titles from the Australian Open, US Open, and Cincinnati.
Interesting Betting Facts
- In her last four matches, Sablelenko secured victories with a precise score of 2-0 in sets
- In only one of her last five matches did the opening set feature more than eight games
Mananchaya Sawangkaew
ThailandCurrent Form
Savangkaew is not widely recognized in the tennis community, currently ranked 187th in the world. For the Thai player, reaching the second round of a tournament in Beijing is a significant achievement. Mananchaya took advantage of a relatively easy draw, defeating Hibino and Bektaş in qualifying and beating Zarina Diyas in the opening round (6-2, 6-3).
Professional Qualities
There are no standout strengths in her game. Her determination at the baseline is commendable, allowing her to retrieve even the toughest shots. However, she lacks a powerful serve, making it likely that Arina will have no trouble dominating her from the return.
Current Tour Statistics
The Thai representative boasts impressive season stats with 43 wins and 22 losses. However, these achievements should be viewed with caution as she predominantly competes in lower-tier tournaments.
Interesting Betting Facts
- In three of the previous four matches, there were fewer than nine games played in the second set.
Trends
Bet Set Performance: 2>1
In two of the last three matches, Savangkaew's matches followed this trend
2.21Bet 2nd Set: Total under 8.5 Games
This bet was successful in two of the last four matches for the Thai tennis player
1.51Tip and bets
There is a significant gap in skill between the competitors, so expecting any surprises would be unrealistic, especially given Aryna's recent achievements. The Belarusian player can impose an unrelenting pace during rallies that could overwhelm her opponent. Additionally, Savangkaev struggles with her serve, which Sabalenka will undoubtedly exploit.
Our prediction is a Sabalenka victory with a handicap of -7.5 games at odds of 1.80
Total Bet
Without stable performance on serve, Savankayeva will struggle to put up a strong fight against her more established opponent. We believe her maximum today is four games won.
Our second bet is on a total of under 17 games at 1.72.
First Set Bet
We anticipate that Sabalenka will assert her dominance from the very first games. Additionally, in three of her last five matches, there were fewer than eight games played in the opening set.
Our prediction is under 8.5 games in the first set, with odds of 1.59.
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