LiontipsIga Swiatek vs. Cori Gauff. Prediction and bets on the match of the WTA Finals
Command Analysis
Current form
After the US Open, Šwiętek took a long break, changed her coach, completely missed all Asian tournaments, losing her status as the world number one tennis player. In Riyadh, given the long absence of game practice, Iga did not demonstrate a bright game at the start and with difficulty won Krejcikova in three sets (4-6, 7-5, 6-4). It was noticeable that as the match progressed, the Polish tennis player added to her reliability, in the third set she played almost flawlessly on her serve. Potentially, she is capable of improving even more by the second match of the tournament.
Professional qualities
Šwiętek has virtually no weak points in her game, she is able to work powerfully on her serve, break through her opponents' defense with a strong forehand, and work steadily on the back line. At the same time, she does not like it when her opponents take the initiative into their own hands, and play ahead of the game.
Current indicators in the tour
Since the beginning of the year, Šwiętek has played 68 matches in the tour, winning 60 of them, two of which were over today opponent. In the rating today, Iga occupies the second line.
Interesting facts for betting
- In six of her last seven matches, Swiatek has played two sets
- In three of the four previous meetings involving the Polish tennis player, more than nine games were not played in the first set.
Current form
Gauff is in good shape for the start of the final tournament. Let us recall that in Asia, Cori won the trophy in Beijing and made it to the semifinals in Wuhan. In the first round in Riyadh, the American played against her compatriot Pegula and won with a confident score of 6-3, 6-2, playing more reliably than Jessica on both her serve and reception.
Professional qualities
Cory is distinguished by her high speed and the ability to cover the entire court due to this. The American is always ready to attack, using the decent potential of her forehand. Among the weak points, we note unconvincing actions on the second serve, in some matches the number of double faults is simply off the charts.
Current indicators in the tour
Gauff is currently ranked third in the world. Since the beginning of the year, she has played 67 matches, winning 51 of them.
Interesting facts for betting
- In 12 head-to-head matches, Gauff won against Swiatek only once
- In only one of her last five matches has Cory traded winning sets with her opponents
Trends
Total under 2.5 sets bet
The bet has played in the last four head-to-head matches
1.40Rate Set Result: 2>1
This scenario has played out in three of Šwiętek last five games.
2.21Tip and bets
After a long break, Šwiętek did not immediately get into the game against Krejčíková, but she improved as the match went on and defeated the Czech. Ahead of Iga is a match against a comfortable opponent, whom she has beaten 11 times in her career. It is obvious that Cori is not comfortable playing against the Polish tennis player and it is unlikely that she will be able to reduce the difference in personal meetings today.
Our prediction is a victory for Swiatek with odds of 1.58
Bet on total
In the four previous head-to-head encounters, Shaentek won in straight sets, and in those matches no more than 21 games were played. We don’t expect that streak to be broken today in Riyadh.
The second bet is total under 21 games for 2.04
Bet on the second set
In two of the three previous head-to-head encounters, there was some fighting in the second set, when more than nine games were played. It is possible that the same scenario will unfold on the court today.
Forecast - total games in the second set under 9.5 with odds of 1.51
