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Towson – Osaka: WTA Auckland match forecast
In Auckland on January 5, Clara Tauson and Naomi Osaka will fight for the title. On the way to the final, both tennis players lost only one set each, and are in good playing shape at the start of the season. How will the game go and what reliable bets should you choose? – the answer is in our forecast
Command Analysis
Clara Tauson
DenmarkCurrent form
Tauson entered the new season ranked 50th in the world and immediately demonstrated good readiness for further ascent. In Auckland, Clara won four matches on her way to the final. The most difficult match for her was the second round match against Sofia Kenin, where she managed to snatch victory only in a tie-break in the decisive set (4-6, 7-6, 7-6). In the quarterfinals, the Dane scored a sensational victory over Madison Keys (6-4, 7-6). She had an easy semifinal, beating Montgomery with a score of 6-4, 6-3.
Professional qualities
Tauson relies on a strong serve and powerful flat shots. Her tennis itself is fairly straightforward, easy for opponents to read. However, on fast surfaces, her powerful shots are not so easy to handle.
Current indicators in the tour
Last season, Tauson played with varying success, but nevertheless managed to climb to 50th place in the world ranking, while her best result in her career is 33rd place. On open hard in 2024, Clara won 19 times and suffered 16 losses.
Interesting facts for betting
- Tauson lost only one set on her way to the final.
- In four matches played in Oakland, Towson played three tiebreaks
Naomi Osaka
JapanCurrent form
Osaka managed to reach the final of a WTA tournament for the first time since giving birth and returning to the tour. In Auckland, Naomi most difficult match was the quarterfinal against Baptiste, where she gave up a set (6-7, 6-1, 6-2). Overall, the tournament grid was not the most difficult for the Japanese, and her victories with an exact score of 2-0 in sets over Glushko, Graber and Parks did not cause much surprise. In many ways, experience and a reliable game on her serve became the key to success.
Professional qualities
Naomi has a powerful first serve and a strong forehand, with which she easily beats her opponents. The speed now, of course, is far from what it used to be. The former world number one is not always confident on the return either.
Current indicators in the tour
The past season, in general, cannot be called too successful for Osaka. She finished the year at 57th place in the world ranking, won 13 matches on open hard and suffered 10 losses. However, as can be seen from the game in Auckland, Naomi was well prepared for the new season.
Interesting facts for betting
- Osaka won three of the four matches she played in Auckland en route to the final with a precise 2-0 score in sets.
- In Naomi three previous matches, the second set never went more than nine games.
Trends
Match Tie-Break Bet – Yes
Tiebreakers were played in two of Towson four matches in Oakland
3.20Rate Set Result: 1>2
This is the scenario that has played out in Osaka last three matches.
2.24Tip and bets
It is quite expected that Osaka is the favorite in the bookmakers' line, but we would not immediately write off her opponent. Tauson plays power tennis, is capable of powerful serves and smashes. Naomi had the greatest difficulties in Auckland with Baptiste, who plays in a similar manner. The Japanese tennis player is also not always distinguished by reliable actions on the reception. We think that Clara will be able to put up a worthy resistance to her famous opponent today due to her serve.
Our prediction is Tauson victory with a handicap of (+4) games with a coefficient of 1.70
Bet on total
Both tennis players have a powerful serve, but are not known for their stable game on the return. It is highly likely that the game will be drawn out, especially since two matches at the tournament with Tauson participation were played in tie-breaks.
The second bet is total over 21 games for 1.75
Bet on tiebreak
The tournament title is at stake and no one is planning to give up the game without a fight. Tauson and Osaka are doing well with their serves, the Dane has already played three tie-breaks on local courts, and we do not rule out that the tennis players will play the maximum number of games in one of the sets in the final.
Forecast - tie-break in the match - yes with odds of 3.20
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