LiontipsJessica Pegula - McCartney Kessler: prediction and bets on the Austin WTA Match
Command Analysis
Current form
Pegula was initially the main favorite for the title in Austin and confidently confirms this status. The fourth racket of the world has four straight-sets wins, three of which she scored with an accurate score of 2-0 in sets. Jessica had the most difficulties in the semifinal battle with Tomljanovic, where she had to play three games (6-1, 4-6, 6-3).
Professional qualities
This is not to say that Jessica has outstanding anthropometric data. At the same time, she tries to play from a position of strength, constantly goes on the attack. It should be noted that the American is a versatile tennis player and is able to work reliably at a high pace on the back line without problems, and can wait for the mistakes of her rivals.
Current indicators in the tour
Pegula is the fourth racket of the world, and her best achievement in the tour is the third place in the world ranking. Since the beginning of the year, Jessica has won 12 victories and suffered four defeats in the tour.
Interesting facts for betting
- Pegula scored three of her four wins in Austin with an accurate score of 2-0 in straight sets.
- In the previous six matches with Jessica, no more than nine games were played in the first set.
Current form
Kessler has made significant progress lately, and reaching the finals in Austin is no coincidence. Moreover, her tournament schedule was not the most difficult. The American started with a victory over Golubic (6-2, 7-5). Then she had two three-set battles with Buxa and Kirstya. In the semifinals, McCartney defeated Minnen in two games (7-5, 6-4). It should be noted that in all the fights Kessler was the bookmakers' favorite.
Professional qualities
The American tennis player has a high speed of movement on the court, good footwork, due to which she gets difficult balls on the back line. Kessler has a powerful first serve and a clear forehand, and a weak and unstable backhand.
Current indicators in the tour
At the moment, Kessler is the 56th racket of the world, but he will clearly improve his result after the tournament in Austin. Since the beginning of the year, she has played 19 matches in the tour, in which she was able to score 14 victories. Note that in January, the American had the title of the Hobart tournament.
Interesting facts for betting
- In three of Kessler's previous five matches, the maximum number of sets was played.
- Tiebreakers were played in two of the last five matches of the American
Trends
Bet Effectiveness of sets: 1>2
This is how events unfolded in Kessler's three previous fights.
2.24Bet 2nd set: total less than 9.5 games
This bet was successful in three of Pegula's four matches in Austin.
1.51Tip and bets
In the semifinals, Pegula had difficulties with Tomljanovic, lost the initiative during the match, and lost the set. We don't think that Jessica will have an easy ride in the final match. Kessler is currently at the peak of his form, has a powerful first serve in his arsenal and at the same time is distinguished by reliable actions on the back line. We believe that the underdog will be able to keep a positive head start on games.
Our prediction is that Kessler will win with a handicap of (+5) games with a coefficient of 1.64
Bet on the total
All four matches in Austin with Kessler's participation were fought, and were played through a total of more than 19.5 games. Pegula played three sets in the semifinals. The title is at stake today, and it's unlikely that any of the competitors will leave the court without a fight.
The second bet is a total of more than 20 games for 1.81
Bet on the first set
It should be noted that in the three previous matches with Kessler in Austin, the most intense struggle unfolded in the first set, when more than 10 games were played. We are waiting for the same scenario in the finale.
The betting tip is that the total number of games in the first set is more than 9.5 with a coefficient of 2.10
