Payton Stearns - Anna Kalinskaya: betting tip for the WTA Rome match

Current form

Stearns performed successfully in Madrid, where she made it to the 1/8 finals. However, the tournament grid was not the most difficult for her there, one can only note the victory over Anisimova (6-2, 2-6, 7-5). Nevertheless, the American has clearly gained good form and started confidently in Rome with a victory over local tennis player Brancaccio (6-3, 6-2).

Professional qualities

Payton is more prone to protracted draws, she does not seek to force events on the court, she can wait for the mistakes of her rivals, and at the right moment use a good forehand for the final blow. The American woman's serve is not the most difficult to receive.

Current indicators in the tour

Stearns has been playing with mixed success throughout the season, winning 12 matches and suffering 11 defeats. By reaching the 1/8 finals of Madrid, she rose to 42nd place in the world ranking, which is her record.

Interesting facts for betting

• In the previous three matches, Stearns did not exchange the sets she won with her rivals.
• Only in one of the five previous matches involving Stearns, more than nine games were played in the second game.

Current form

After the transition to the ground, Kalinskaya's results stabilized somewhat, in any case, there were no departures in the opening rounds. In Charleston, she completed two rounds, and in Madrid she overcame one round, after which she lost to Keys (5-7, 6-7). In Rome, Anna needs to defend her ranking points for last year's third round.

Professional qualities

Anna always strives to impose her game on her rivals, to play the first number, quickly and aggressively. The Russian has a powerful first serve and strong two-handed strikes in her arsenal, plus she can easily maintain a high tempo in the draws when exchanging punches on the back line.

Current indicators in the tour

At the moment, Kalinskaya has seven wins and nine losses in her statistics. She is ranked 28th in the ranking, although her best career achievement is 11th position.

Interesting facts for betting

• In five consecutive matches, Kalinskaya did not exchange the sets she won with her rivals.
• In Anna's two previous matches, tiebreakers were played.