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Krejčíková vs Baptiste: WTA Wuhan Match Prediction
In their only previous encounter, Barbora Krejcikova defeated Haley Baptiste. The two players are set to face off again in the second round of the tournament in Wuhan on October 9. How will this match unfold and what are the best betting options? Be sure to check out our expert's prediction.
Command Analysis
Barbora Krejcikova
Czech RepublicCurrent Form
After winning Wimbledon and reaching the quarterfinals at the Olympics, Krejcikova disappeared from the limelight. She struggled at the US Open, experiencing a shocking second-round loss to Ruse (4-6, 5-7). Last week in Beijing, she faced another setback, unable to overcome Cristian (6-1, 4-6, 5-7). Clearly, the Czech player will aim to break this losing streak in Wuhan, as this tournament holds significant importance for her fight to secure a spot in the top 10.
Professional Skills
Krejcikova consistently performs well from the baseline, focusing on deep shots and varying her pace effectively. A crucial aspect of her game is her precise, successful, and well-prepared net approaches.
Current Tour Stats
Throughout the season, Krejcikova has had two notable tournaments: reaching the quarterfinals at the Australian Open and winning Wimbledon. Since the beginning of the year, she has played 30 matches in the tour, achieving 18 victories. In the world rankings, Barbora holds the tenth position.
Interesting Betting Insights
- In three of her last seven matches, Krejcikova has competed in tiebreaks
- On hard courts, Barbora has won only six matches this year while suffering five losses
Hailey Baptiste
USACurrent Form
Baptiste is making a strong run in the Asian series, clearly aiming to break back into the top 100. Haley is competing in her fourth tournament in Asia. In Beijing, she progressed from qualifying to the second round of the main draw. Now in Wuhan, she has achieved the same result, narrowly defeating Diana Parry in the first round with scores of 6-4, 7-5.
Professional Qualities
Haley relies on her physical strength in her game. She has a solid first serve and a powerful forehand that allow her to showcase her skills. However, she struggles against well-defending players. One notable instance was her match against Kasatkina in Seoul, where she lost comfortably with scores of 6-4, 6-2.
Current Tour Statistics
Like many American players, Baptiste excels on hard courts. This season, she boasts impressive statistics with 26 wins and 14 losses. However, most of her successes come from participating in lesser-known tournaments or qualifying rounds.
Interesting Betting Insights
- In four out of her last five matches, Baptiste has not exchanged sets won with her opponents.
Trends
Bet Tiebreak in match – yes
In three of the last seven matches Krejcikova played, tiebreaks occurred
3.40Bet Set Efficiency: 2>1
This scenario unfolded in two of Baptiste's three matches in Wuhan
2.21Tip and bets
Krejčíková did not impress with her performance in Beijing, losing to Kristina despite leading in the match. We believe that in Wuhan, Barbora will be able to elevate her game, as this tournament is crucial for her pursuit of a top-10 ranking. Baptiste won’t bring any surprises to the court for her; the Czech’s technical skills allow for versatile play, drawing the American into lengthy rallies and forcing mistakes.
Our prediction is a victory for Krejčíková at odds of 1.54
Bet on Total
Baptiste boasts a powerful serve that can be tough to handle. Additionally, Hailey has found her rhythm after competing in three matches in Wuhan. We anticipate a lengthy match, especially considering Krejcikova's recent struggles.
The second bet is total over 21 games at 1.75
Bet on the First Set
It’s noteworthy that in four out of Krejcikova's last five matches, the first set featured more than nine games. We expect a fierce contest right from the start today.
Prediction – total games in the first set over 9.5 with odds of 2.19
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