Arina Sobolenko - Sonai Kartal: betting tip and bets on the WTA Indian Wells match

Current form

After unsuccessful tournaments in Doha and Dubai, Sobolenko easily overcame two rounds in Indian Wells and has already defended her last year's points for reaching the 1/8 finals. A year ago, it was at this stage that Arina sheathed her racket, having failed to cope with Navarro. The Belarusian tennis player had some difficulties on the grid at the start in the confrontation with Kessler (7-6, 6-3). She then defeated Bronzetti, who was comfortable with her playing style (6-1, 6-2).

Professional qualities

Throughout her career, Arina has been playing attacking tennis, making full use of her excellent physical abilities. The Belarusian tennis player has a powerful forehand and an impressive first serve. Recently, she has noticeably improved her game on the back line and now no longer strives to end every draw with a straight shot at any cost.

Current indicators in the tour

In 2025, Sobolenko has won 15 matches with three defeats. Arina won the title in Brisbane and played in the final of the Australian Open, still holds the title of the first racket of the world.

Interesting facts for betting

• In the last five matches, Sobolenko has not exchanged sets with her rivals.
• In three of Arina's previous five matches, no more than nine games were played in the second game.

Current form

Kartal sensationally made it to the 1/8 finals in many ways, which was a huge success for her. Sonai did not qualify, but got into the main draw as a lucky loser and took full advantage of the opportunity. Plus, she was also lucky with the tournament grid. Varvara Lepchenko and Polina Kudermetova managed to defeat far from the most formidable. There was also a victory over Haddad Maya, who is now far from her optimal form.

Professional qualities

The British tennis player is more inclined to defensive tennis, she works quite reliably on the back line. At the same time, she doesn't have a powerful serve in her arsenal to score easy points.

Current indicators in the tour

Kartal is in the world ranking at a modest 83rd place, obviously after Indian Wells it will significantly improve its position. Since the beginning of the year, the Briton has played 11 matches in the tour, in which she won seven and suffered four defeats.

Interesting facts for betting

• In the previous three fights, Kartal played two sets each.
• In four of the last five matches, the British player did not play more than nine games in the second game.