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Serena Williams vs Raducanu: prediction for the WTA Cincinnati match
On August 16, Serena Williams will play against Emma Raducanu in one of the most exciting first round matches at Cincinnati tournament. Who will prevail in this battle? The answer is in our prediction.
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Serena Williams
USASerena Williams is planning to retire at the end of the season, as she said in the interview. Serena is unable to achieve success on her farewell tournaments. She suffered a defeat to Tan at the start of the WImbledon (5:7, 6:1, 6:7). At Toronto, Williams managed to beat Parrizas Diaz (6:3, 6:4) only to be beaten by Bencic (2:6, 4:6).
Williamshas won two titles at Cincinnati in her long career, the latest one in 2015.
Emma Raducanu
Great BritainAfter a tremendous previous season Raducanu is unable to find success in 2022. Emma won only 11 matches and suffered 12 defeats.
British player had a pleasant transition to hard surface. She reached the quarter-final at Washington, but was unable to extend that success at Toronto - Raducanu suffered a first round defeat to Camila Giorgi (6:7, 2:6). Emma has never played at Cincinnati - match against Williams will be the first one for her at local courts.
Trends
СтавкаTiebreak: yes
In three latest matches of Raducanu four tiebreaks were played
Ставка2nd set: total over 9,5
In two of three latest matches of Williams more than nine games were played in the second set
Tip and bets
After matches at Toronto it became clear that Williams is unable to compete with younger and quicker opponents. Raducanu will have an advantage in quickness and it might be a key factor in the upcoming match. Williams is certainly not a dangerous opponent right now, so Emma should be able to record a victory.
Our prediction - Raducanu to win the match
It will surely be an exciting match for the fans. We think that opponents will put on a show for the crowd. Latest matches of Raducanu were high-scoring.
Our second bet is on total over 21 games
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