LiontipsAlyna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff. Predictions and Betting Tips for the WTA Wuhuan Match on October 12, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
Sabalanka continues her winning streak on the courts of Wuhan and is close to securing a third consecutive title. In her opening match against Putintseva, Arina faced a minor setback (1-6, 6-4, 6-0). However, she had no difficulties in her other matches against Siniakova (6-4, 6-4) and Frech (6-2, 6-2) where her aggressive playing style proved effective, leaving her opponents with little to counter.
Professional Qualities
Arina plays from a position of strength, primarily relying on her powerful serve and forehand. It's nearly impossible for opponents to withstand her offensive pressure; they must strive to disrupt her rhythm or play in an extremely aggressive manner.
Current Tour Stats
In the tour, Sabalanka is closely chasing Swiatek in the race for the world number one title. The competition has intensified as Iga skips tournaments in Beijing and Wuhan. Notably, since the start of the season, the Belarusian tennis player has claimed three titles, all on hard courts: the Australian Open, Cincinnati, and the US Open.
Interesting Betting Facts
- Arina's winning streak in Wuhan has reached 15 matches
- Nine out of her last ten victories have come with a straight sets score of 2-0
Current Form
Last week, Gauff captured the title in Beijing and continued her impressive run at her next tournament, clearly reaching her peak performance. In Wuhan, Kori secured three victories with a precise 2-0 set score, not allowing her opponents more than five games. Her challengers included Kostyuk, Tomova, and Linette.
Professional Qualities
Kori is a versatile player capable of dictating play on any surface. The American captivates with her agility, speed, and ability to cover the entire court. She is always ready to deliver powerful shots at crucial moments.
Current Tour Statistics
Since the beginning of the year, Gauff has won 50 matches on tour, with 15 losses. She has claimed two titles this season on hard courts—in Auckland and Beijing—where she has achieved 31 wins in 39 matches.
Interesting Betting Insights
- Gauff’s winning streak has reached nine matches
- In her last three victorious matches, she didn't concede more than five games to her opponents
Trends
Bet Total Over 2.5 Sets
In four of the last seven matches, the players exchanged set wins
2.32Bet Will There Be a Tiebreak
The players have played tiebreaks in four of their seven encounters
3.10Tip and bets
Gauff is competing for the second consecutive week without a break, having previously dominated her opponents in Wuhan with ease. However, today she will face a different challenge as Arina aims to establish her conditions. On the local courts, Arina feels extremely comfortable and has a strong serve, which could be a decisive factor in this semifinal match.
Our prediction is a victory for Sabalenka with odds of 1.61
Total Bets
The players are well acquainted, having faced each other seven times before. Most of these matches were closely contested, with only one match featuring fewer than 21 games. We anticipate that the upcoming semifinal will likely be a lengthy affair.
Our second bet is over 21 games at 1.75
First Set Bet
In five out of their seven encounters, the first set featured more than nine games. We believe there is a strong possibility that today will see a fierce battle for control from the outset.
Prediction - total games in the first set over 9.5 with odds of 1.95
