Ariana Sabalenka vs Ashlyn Kruger: Predictions and Betting Odds for WTA Beijing Match on September 30, 2024

Current Form

After winning the US Open, Sabalenka took a break and did not compete on the tour until Beijing. Her first match after the hiatus was not particularly impressive. She faced Savangkaev, who was clearly inferior in skill. Only in the second set did Aryna show her full potential, winning 6-4, 6-1. The Belarusian player clearly took some time to adapt to the local surface.

Professional Qualities

Sabalenka plays with an aggressive style, fully utilizing the power of her serves and forehands, which are on par with many male players. Additionally, Aryna can reliably perform from the baseline, providing her opponents with a high tempo during rallies.

Current Tour Statistics

Aryna is ranked second, but with Swiatek not participating in Beijing and not defending her title from last year, Sabalenka has a chance to contest for the top spot as the season concludes. On outdoor hard courts since the start of the year, Sabalenka has achieved 31 victories and only six losses.

Interesting Betting Facts

• Sabalenka has secured 13 consecutive wins, with 12 of those victories coming with a precise 2-0 set score
• In only one of the last ten matches involving Sabalenka did the opening set feature more than nine games

Current Form

Kruger, like Sabalenka, is participating in her first Asian tournament in Beijing. Eshlyn has already played two matches, defeating Wang Yafan (6-3, 4-6, 6-2) and Lulu Sun (6-1, 7-6). However, she has not shown consistent performance in either match, struggling with fluctuating play and lacking a powerful and confident serve, which will make it difficult for her to challenge Aryna.

Professional Skills

Kruger often finds success by forcing her opponents to make errors during lengthy rallies from the baseline. However, her serving statistics do not stand out.

Current Tour Statistics

Since the start of the year, Kruger has played 52 matches, securing 29 victories. She has performed best on hard courts with 19 wins and 14 losses. Currently, she is ranked 68th in the world rankings.

Interesting Betting Facts

• In her last three matches, Kruger did not play more than nine games in the first set
• In four out of her last six matches, Eshlyn played a minimum number of sets