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Potapova vs Pegula: WTA Wuhan Match Preview
For the fifth time in her career, Anastasia Potapova will face Jessica Pegula. In their previous encounters, the Russian tennis player has not secured a win, although she managed to take sets from Jessica on three occasions. How will their upcoming match on October 9 in the second round in Wuhan unfold? Check out our analysis and discover the best betting picks.
Command Analysis
Anastasia Potapova
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Potapova has faced challenges during the Asian swing. Last week in Beijing, she was defeated by Minnen in a close match (5-7, 6-2, 4-6). In Wuhan, she struggled again in her opening match against Katy Volynets, managing to win only after three sets (5-7, 6-3, 7-5). Her performance has been inconsistent, marked by 13 double faults and 9 service breaks.
Professional Qualities
Potapova aims for an aggressive playing style, seeking to take control as the first server. However, she often encounters difficulties achieving this, displaying moments of chaos and unnecessary risks. Her emotions sometimes hinder her from reaching her full potential.
Current Tour Statistics
Since the beginning of the year, Potapova has recorded 26 wins against 21 losses, allowing her to hold the 38th position in the world rankings. On hard courts, she has achieved 15 victories while suffering 12 defeats.
Interesting Betting Facts
- In her last two matches, Potapova played three sets
- In her last three matches, the first set featured more than nine games
Jessica Pegula
USACurrent Form
Pegula has made a strong impact in the American hardcourt series, securing a title in Toronto and reaching finals in Cincinnati and the US Open. Transitioning to Asia, Jessica did not meet expectations at her first tournament in Beijing, falling to Badosa in the Round of 16 with a score of 4-6, 0-6. Undoubtedly, the world number three will aim for a better performance in Wuhan, especially with ample time for preparation.
Professional Attributes
Jessica favors an aggressive style of play, despite not being particularly tall or possessing extraordinary physical attributes. Nevertheless, her serve is both tricky and versatile. Equally impressive is her character and determination, which have helped her rally in numerous matches.
Current Tour Statistics
Pegula currently ranks as the world number three, a personal milestone for her. Throughout the hardcourt season, she boasts an impressive record of 26 wins against just eight losses.
Interesting Betting Insights
- In her last three head-to-head matches, Pegula won the second set each time.
Trends
Bet Set Performance: 1>2
This scenario occurred in three of Potapova's last five matches
2.25Bet 2nd Set: Total Under 9.5 Games
This bet was successful in two of the last three encounters between the players
1.45Tip and bets
The tennis players have faced each other four times, with Pegula winning every match, often in competitive fashion. In two encounters, she secured victory only in decisive tiebreaks. However, we anticipate an easier win for Jessica today. Potapova has been struggling, particularly with her serve, and relying solely on returning and breaking against the American will be challenging.
Our prediction is a victory for Pegula with a handicap of (-4) games at odds of 1.72.
Total Bet
In six of her last eight victories, Pegula secured a straightforward 2-0 set score. Without a consistent performance on her serve, Potapova is unlikely to win even eight games today.
The second bet - total under 21 games at 1.90
Bet on the First Set
In three of their last four head-to-head matches, fewer than nine games were played in the first set. There’s a high probability that Pegula will quickly establish her advantage by capitalizing on Anastasia's errors.
Prediction - total games in the first set under 9.5 with odds of 1.61
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