LiontipsVeronika Kudermetova vs Elise Mertens. Prediction and bets on the WTA match Hobart
Command Analysis
Current form
Kudermetova failed to show anything last week in Brisbane, when she lost to Stearns at the start (2-6, 3-6). However, in Hobart, Veronica clearly found her game, gained confidence in her own strength and pleased fans with two convincing victories over rather difficult opponents. On the way to the quarterfinals, the Russian tennis player won without giving up sets against Cocharetto (7-5, 6-0) and Osori Serrano (6-4, 6-1). It should be noted that in these matches she improved greatly and pressed her opponents, without losing concentration.
Professional qualities
Kudermetova has a rich technical arsenal, she is capable of serving decently, can easily hit an ace, hold the ball on the back line, and feels good at the net. At the same time, it is difficult for her to change her game plan and adapt to her opponents.
Current indicators in the tour
Veronika failed last season, is now only the 77th racket in the world and is actively trying to make up for lost time, which she is doing quite well in Hobart. Let us recall that Kudermetova's best achievement in her career is the ninth position in the ranking.
Interesting facts for betting
- In three matches since the start of the season, Kudermetova has played two sets
- Veronica's best result in Hobart is the 2020 final
Current form
Mertens entered the new season only this week in Hobart. This schedule is clearly not accidental for the Belgian tennis player, as this is one of her most successful tournaments. She won the title here twice, and last year she played in the final. This time, Elise made it to the quarterfinals very confidently, although her opponents were not the most difficult. At the start, with a score of 6-3, 6-1, the Belgian representative defeated Parrizas-Diaz, after which she scored a classy victory over Zarazua (6-4, 6-3).
Professional qualities
The Belgian tennis player likes to play first number, is not afraid to take the initiative in rallies into her own hands. However, she often lacks stability, from time to time you can see completely failed matches with a huge number of defects, she acts especially weakly and uncertainly on the second serve.
Current indicators in the tour
Mertens currently ranks a modest 32nd in the rankings, with her career best being 12th. Last season on hard courts, she won 17 matches and lost 15.
Interesting facts for betting
- Mertens didn't drop a single set in her two matches in Hobart on her way to the quarterfinals
- In personal meetings with Kudermetova, the Belgian tennis player leads with a score of 5:2
Trends
Bet Total over 2.5 sets
In two of the three previous personal meetings, the tennis players exchanged winning sets
2.39Rate Set Result: 2>1
This scenario has played out in three of the last five head-to-head matches
2.21Tip and bets
On the way to the quarterfinals, both tennis players played very confidently, gained good form. Kudermetova and Mertens know each other very well, as they have played many matches together. In singles, in face-to-face matches, the Belgian tennis player has a noticeable advantage, having won five out of seven matches. We think that today, in a difficult fight, Elise will win and once again reach the semifinals in Hobart, where, let us recall, she has two titles and one lost final in her career.
Our prediction is Mertens' victory with odds of 1.68
Bet on total
Undoubtedly, the match is of fundamental importance for Kudermetova and Mertens and it is unlikely that either of them will leave the court without a fight today. In two of the three previous personal meetings, an exchange of winning sets was recorded, which we do not exclude today.
The second bet is total over 21 games for 1.81
Bet on the second set
Note that in three of the last four head-to-head encounters, more than nine games were played in the second set. We expect that this time around, it is precisely in this segment of the game that the battle will be the most intense.
Betting Tip - total games in the second set over 9.5 with odds of 2.27
