LiontipsLepchenko vs Blinkova. Prediction and bets on the WTA Limoges match
Command Analysis
Current form
Lepchenko won the first round of the tournament in Limoges against Margot Rouvroy (6-3, 6-7, 6-4). In the confrontation with the Frenchwoman, Varvara hit five aces, converted five break points and lost two games on her serve. For her, this was the fifth victory indoors this season with two losses.
Professional qualities
At 38, Lepchenko no longer has the speed she once had and can't keep up with difficult balls. However, she still demonstrates a high level thanks to her rich experience and her left forehand, which is inconvenient for her opponents. However, the American starting speed and endurance have noticeably decreased. Varvara has shown a good game this year, but the question is how long it will last over the long haul.
Current indicators in the tour
Lepchenko is a former world No. 19. However, the US representative is currently ranked No. 134 in the world. This season, Varvara played in two finals - on clay, she reached the finals in tournaments in Brescia and Rome.
Interesting facts for betting
9 of Lepchenko last 10 matches were played over the top.
Current form
Blinkova beat Elena Ruse (6-4, 6-1) at the start of the tournament in Limoges. Anna served one ace, converted four break points and lost one game on her serve during the match. For the Russian, this was the second victory in six matches on indoor hard courts this season.
Professional qualities
Blinkova plays aggressive tennis, trying to intensify the rally with every hit. She confidently hits along the line, deep and with transfers, which makes her dangerous for her opponents. However, the game of the 72nd racket of the world depends on stability: when the match is going well, she does not experience difficulties, but unsuccessful series lead to unforced errors, including double ones.
Current indicators in the tour
Blinkova is currently ranked 72nd in the world, although she was once ranked 34th. This season, the Russian has one trophy to her credit - she won the tournament held in Macon, France. This was her sixth title in her career.
Interesting facts for betting
Blinkova defends last year semi-final on the courts of Limoges.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Lepchenko last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.19Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has played in Blinkova five previous matches
1.22Tip and bets
Blinkova has been in excellent shape in recent matches. Her run to the final of the tournament in Tampico and a confident victory over Ruse in the first round of the tournament in Limoges indicate that the Russian is in good playing shape at the moment. We are betting on Anna victory in the upcoming match.
Our prediction is a victory for Blinkova with a handicap of (-5) games at odds of 1.91
Bet on total
Lepchenko and Blinkova have already met each other this season. Their face-to-face match took place just recently at the tournament in Tampico and was played in two sets. We expect that the upcoming match will also not go beyond two sets.
The second forecast is total under 20 games for odds of 1.83
Bet on the first set
In three of Blinkova last five matches, the first set was played with fewer than 9.5 games. Most likely, Anna upcoming match against Lepchenko will also start with a "low" first set.
Forecast - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.98
