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Vikhlyantseva vs Sharma: any chance for Natalia?
On July 22, Natalia Vikhlyantseva and Astra Sharma will decide the quarterfinalist of Palermo tournament. Who will get the victory? You can find out in a prediction of our expert.
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Natalia Vikhlyantseva
Russian FederationBefore the start of Lausanne tournament in the previous week Natalia Vikhlyantseva had only two victories on tour since the start of the year. In Switzerland Russian player put up a decent performance and reached the quarter-final. On that competition Natalia beat Zavatska (4:6, 6:4, 6:0) and Paolini (6:1, 6:3).
In the first round of the current tournament Russian player had a weak opponent, Kung. Vikhlyantseva recorded an easy victory in straight sets (6:3, 6:2).
Astra Sharma
Australia2021 is a special year for Astra Sharma. Australian player has won the first WTA title in her career. It happened in April, she became a winner of Charleston tournament.
A tournament in Palermo is a third clay competition in a row for Sharma this summer. In Hamburg she was beaten by Bonaventure in the first round. In the previous week Astra reached the second round of Lausanne tournament, starting from qualification.
In the first round of Palermo tournament Sharma beat Stefanini (6:4, 1:6, 6:3). Aussie's main weakness is her inconsistence. But she rarely leaves the court without a fight. Each of eight most recent Astra's matches was going on for three sets.
Trends
СтавкаSets total over 2.5
Eight most recent matches of Sharma ended in three sets
СтавкаSecond set: total over 9.5
In three out of last five Vikhlyantseva's matches more than nine games were played in the second set
Tip and bets
In 2021 Natalia Vikhlyantseva rarely puts up successful results. A quarter-final of Lausanne tournament in the previous week is a long-awaited hope for the Russian player's improvement. On her potential and technical skills Natalia is no worse than Sharma. We offer a bet on Natalia's victory.
Our prediction - Vikhlyantseva to win
Choosing a bet on the total, we should look up the stats of an Australian player. Eight most recent Sharma's matches ended in three sets. We don't think that something will change in the match against Vikhlyantseva.
Our second bet is on total over 20 games
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