Maria Sakkari - Belinda Bencic: betting tip for the WTA Rome match

Current form

After a serious and prolonged recession, Sakkari has held successful tournaments for the first time in a long time. In Madrid, Maria managed to make it to the 1/8 finals, scoring straight sets victories over Lynette and Paolini. In Rome, the Greek tennis player did not immediately get into the main draw, she played qualifying, where she barely overcame the resistance of Paka and Khvalinskaya in three-set battles.

Professional qualities

Maria relies on strong punches with both hands, on speed, and always tries to play fast. Now she is still far from her optimal form, so that such a familiar tennis for her would give a positive result on the course.

Current indicators in the tour

The former third racket of the world now occupies a modest 81st place in the world ranking. Sakkari has been playing a lot since the beginning of the year, but she has a negative record of wins and losses: 12-14.

Interesting facts for betting

• In two matches in Rome, Sakkari played three sets each.
• In four of Sakkari's last five matches, no more than nine games were played in the second game.

Current form

Bencic did not play her first clay tournament of the season in the best way, when she lost to Kenin in the opening round in Charleston with almost no fight (0-6, 3-6). Nevertheless, she came to Madrid in much better shape and reached the 1/8 finals. Belinda has never had any achievements in Rome: she has never made it past the second round here.

Professional qualities

Belinda likes and knows how to increase the tempo, dictate her conditions on the court, and suddenly go on the attack. At the same time, the Swiss tennis player can work steadily on the back line and withstand prolonged draws without any problems on any surface.

Current indicators in the tour

Since the beginning of the year, Bencic has played 29 matches in the tour, in which she scored 21 victories. The result is excellent for a tennis player who returned to the tour after the birth of a child. At the moment, the Swiss tennis player is in 39th position in the ranking.

Interesting facts for betting

• In just one of the last five matches, Bencic played three sets.
• In three of the previous five matches with Belinda, more than nine games were played in the opening game.