LiontipsJessica Pegula vs Madison Keys. Prediction and bets on the WTA match Adelaide
Command Analysis
Current form
Pegula entered the new season right from the second game week in Adelaide and managed to get to the final right away. In general, this did not cause much surprise, since the American is the first seed here. She went through three rounds of the tournament grid without giving up a single set. At the start, she confidently dealt with Sakkari (6-4, 6-1). Then she beat Krueger, who withdrew during the second set. The greatest difficulties, quite expectedly, arose in the quarterfinals against Putintseva, where two tight sets were played (7-6, 6-3). It should be noted that in Adelaide, Pegula improved on her last year's result, when she reached the semifinals, but withdrew from the game against Kasatkina.
Professional qualities
It cannot be said that Jessica has impressive physical data, but at the same time she always tries to play aggressive tennis and dictate her terms on the court. We note the American's ability to choose clear positions, which allows her to easily break through her opponents.
Current indicators in the tour
Pegula is currently ranked seventh in the world, with a career high of third. She is at her best on hard courts, where she had 27 wins and only nine losses last season.
Interesting facts for betting
Pegula made it to the final in Adelaide without giving up a single set
In three matches en route to the final, Pegula played more than nine games in the first set
Current form
Keys is playing at a high level in the second game week at the start of the season. In Auckland, the American made it to the quarterfinals, and in Adelaide we see her in the final. Madison's tournament path was ambiguous. In the matches against Haddad Maia and Kasatkina, she did not experience any problems, winning with an exact score of 2:0 in sets. With Ostapenko in the second round and with Samsonova in the semifinals, she had to play three sets, while Lyudmila withdrew from the game during the third set and let Keys into the final.
Professional qualities
Keys is a fairly straightforward tennis player, plays strictly attacking tennis, tries to finish rallies quickly in one or two hits, using mainly her powerful forehand. She also has a strong first serve in her arsenal. Madison feels uncomfortable on the back line in long rallies, often making unforced errors in simple situations.
Current indicators in the tour
Keys is ranked 20th in the world, although her best achievement is seventh place. Since the start of the season, Madison has played seven matches, winning six of them.
Interesting facts for betting
- In two of her last three matches, Keys has traded winning sets with her opponents
- Four of Madison's seven matches this season have featured more than nine games in the second set.
Trends
Total under 2.5 sets bet
In two personal meetings, the tennis players played two sets each.
1.52Rate Set Result: 1>2
This is the scenario that played out in Pegula's three matches in Adelaide
2.24Tip and bets
The tennis players are quite familiar with each other's playing style, as they have played each other twice and exchanged victories. In general, Pegula is a more versatile and versatile tennis player, capable of tactically adapting to her opponents, and can respond powerfully with smashes. We think that Jessica will win the title today precisely due to her tactical flexibility.
Our prediction is Pegula's victory with odds of 2.03
Bet on total
Pegula and Keys have a powerful serve in their arsenal that they can use to take their games. The tournament title is at stake today and it is unlikely that either of them will give up the game without a fight.
The second bet is total over 21 games for 1.74
Bet on the first set
In all three matches on the way to the final, Pegula played more than nine games in the first set. We expect a tight and tenacious fight to unfold at the start of the match today.
Betting Tip - total games in the first set over 9.5 with odds of 1.98
