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Ekaterina Alexandrova - Jessica Pegula: betting tip for the WTA Stuttgart match
On the way to the quarterfinals in Stuttgart, Ekaterina Alexandrova beat two of her compatriots Samsonova and Andreeva. Next up is the April 18 game against American Jessica Pegula. Face-to-face matches between these tennis players are constantly taking place in the fight, they have won two victories each. Who has the best chance of reaching the semi-finals today and which reliable bets should I choose? - the answer is in our expert's betting tip
Command Analysis
Ekaterina Alexandrova
Russian FederationCurrent form
The transition to the ground clearly had a positive effect on Alexandrova's game. In Charleston two weeks ago, she made it to the semifinals, where she lost in an equal fight in three sets to her current opponent Pegula (2-6, 6-2, 5-7). In Stuttgart, Ekaterina confidently passed two of her compatriots, Lyudmila Samsonova (6-3, 6-3) and Mirra Andreeva (6-3, 6-2), without losing sets.
Professional qualities
The key to successful Alexandrova's game is self–confidence and the ability to play ahead of the curve, not giving her opponents much time to prepare their shots. At the moment, Ekaterina is clearly at the peak of her form.
Current indicators in the tour
Alexandrov has not been stable throughout his career, and this season has not been an exception. Ekaterina won the title in Linz, played in the semifinals in Doha and Charleston, but at the same time there were unsuccessful tournaments with early departures. Since the beginning of the year, she has played 22 matches, won 14 and suffered 8 defeats.
Interesting facts for betting
- Alexandrova scored her last five tour wins with an accurate score of 2-0 in sets.
- In six matches in a row with Ekaterina's participation, no more than nine games were played in the first set.
Jessica Pegula
USACurrent form
Pegula won a home tournament in Charoston immediately after going to the ground, and defeated Sofia Kenin in the final (6-3, 7-5). In Stuttgart, she started from the second round and left no chance for Magdalena Freh (6-1, 6-1). It should be noted that the American is playing on local courts for the first time in her career, obviously she liked the fast ground here.
Professional qualities
This is not to say that Jessica stands out for her special anthropometric data, but despite this, she always strives to play in an aggressive manner, not just throws the ball, but punches powerfully, most often using a forehand. Plus, she easily maintains a high tempo when exchanging blows.
Current indicators in the tour
After winning the title in Charleston, Pegula rose to third place in the world rankings, which is her best career achievement. In total, Jessica has won 26 of the 32 matches played this year, with titles in Austin and Charleston to her credit.
Interesting facts for betting
- Pegula's winning streak currently totals six matches.
- In Pegula's previous six matches, no more than nine games were played in the first set.
Trends
The Totalbetis more than 2.5 sets
In the previous three face-to-face meetings, the tennis players played three sets each.
2.40Bet Effectiveness of sets: 2>1
This was the scenario that unfolded on the court in two of the four head-to-head matches.
2.21Tip and bets
Two weeks ago, the tennis players had a face-to-face match in Charleston, where Pegula won in three sets. That meeting turned out to be stubborn and in many ways equal. Since then, neither Ekaterina nor Jessica have slowed down, both have successfully adapted to the Stuttgart gym, and we have the right to expect an equal game. At least Alexandrova won't lose big.
Our betting tip is that Alexandrova will win with a handicap of (+3) games with a coefficient of 1.81
Bet on the total
In the last three face-to-face matches, Pegula and Alexandrova exchanged sets they won. Both are in great shape right now and there is a high probability that the game will be protracted.
The second bet is a total of more than 21 games for 1.80
Bet on the first set
Let's pay attention to the fact that in the six previous matches involving Pegula, more than nine games were not played in the first set. We expect that the tightest fight will unfold today, starting with the second game.
The betting tip is that the total number of games in the first set is less than 9.5 with a coefficient of 1.78
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