Rybakina – Kenin: forecast for the WTA Dubai match

Current form

Rybakina has only one step left to take in Dubai to protect her ranking points for last year's quarterfinals. Elena played two completely different matches on the local courts. Due to her advantage on serve, she dealt with Uchijima more than confidently (6-3, 6-2). But with Badosa, we managed to snatch victory only in tiebreaks (4-6, 7-6, 7-6).

Professional qualities

Elena has solid anthropometric data and takes full advantage of it. She punches powerfully from the back line, serves strongly, and scores a lot of easy points. At the same time, Rybakina is able to consistently work out when exchanging blows at a high pace.

Current indicators in the tour

Since the beginning of the year, Rybakina has won 12 matches in the round and suffered 4 defeats. She currently ranks seventh in the world rankings.

Interesting facts for betting

• In two of Rybakina's last four matches, tiebreakers were played.
• In three of Rybakina's previous five matches, more than nine games were played in the second game.

Current form

Kenin is showing good results and is close to returning to the top 50 of the world ranking. Sofia has three victories over difficult rivals in Dubai. At the start, she beat Vekic (7-5, 6-3), then there was a hard-fought match against Kostyuk, where it took three sets on court to win (5-7, 7-6, 7-6). In the 1/8 finals, the American easily defeated the representative of the top 10 Paolini (6-4, 6-0).

Professional qualities

Sofia has a decent technical arsenal, it is difficult to classify her purely as an attacker or as a strictly defensive tennis player. The American can play successfully based on the specific situation on the court and the manner of the opponent's game. However, psychological problems often prevent her from achieving serious success.

Current indicators in the tour

Kenin lost her racket in the first round in Dubai last year, now we see her in the quarterfinals, she will be able to replenish her piggy bank with rating points and return to the top 50. It should be noted that since the beginning of the year, Sofia has played 15 matches in the round, in which she won 10 victories.

Interesting facts for betting

• Kenin has played three sets in only two of her last ten matches.
• Kenin lost to Rybakina in two head-to-head matches, but with a difference of no more than five games.