LiontipsNavarro vs Kasatkina. Australian Open match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Navarro beat Ons Jabeur (6-4, 3-6, 6-4) in the third round of the Australian Open. Emma served one ace, converted six break points and lost six games on her serve. Earlier in the tournament, the American beat Xiu Wang Wang and Peyton Stearns.
Professional qualities
Navarro is a tennis player with a pragmatic approach to the game, who tries to minimize risks and mistakes on the court. The American is distinguished by her efficiency and readiness for long rallies. She acts confidently on both sides, demonstrating stability in her shots. However, her weak point remains an unstable second serve, which can become a vulnerable spot in her game.
Current indicators in the tour
Navvaro is the world eighth-ranked player. This is her highest position in the world rankings in her career. Last year, Emma won the competition in the Australian city of Hobart, which was held on open hard courts. This was her first WTA trophy in her career and her eighth overall.
Interesting facts for betting
Navarro has won 17 of 21 matches at Grand Slam tournaments since last season.
Current form
Kasatkina advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open, beating Yulia Putintseva (7-5, 6-1). In the match against the representative of Kazakhstan, Daria made one ace, realized six break points and lost two games on her serve. Earlier in the tournament, the Russian beat Yafan Wang and Victoria Tomova.
Professional qualities
Kasatkina is a versatile tennis player who shows consistent results on all surfaces. She is virtually impenetrable on the baseline. Daria has a quality forehand with powerful spin, which makes it difficult for opponents to handle her shots. She perfectly controls the depth of rallies and successfully keeps her opponents under pressure with her tactically verified game.
Current indicators in the tour
Kasatkina is in the top 10 of the world rankings. Last season, the Russian won two titles - on grass she won in Eastbourne and on open hard she won the trophy in Ningbo. In total, Daria has 15 trophies in her career, eight of which are WTA categories.
Interesting facts for betting
Kasatkina last six matches have ended in straight sets.
Trends
Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has played in 4 of Kasatkina 5 previous matches
1.44Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of Navarro last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.29Tip and bets
A win over Jabeur will definitely give Navarro additional confidence. The American has made significant progress in major tournaments, including Grand Slam tournaments, over the past year. We expect Emma to be able to get past Kasatkina.
Our prediction is Navarro victory with odds of 1.95
Bet on total
The upcoming match between Navarro and Kasatkina promises to be tense and unpredictable. Both tennis players are in good shape and demonstrate a stable game. Given their style of play, we expect a tough fight in every game.
The second betting tip is total over 22 games for odds of 1.93
Bet on the first set
Three of Kasatkina last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games. We expect her upcoming encounter against Navarro to start with a low first set as well.
Betting Tip - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.78
