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S. Williams vs Kontaveit: prediction for the US Open match
On September 1, Serena Williams will play against Anett Kontaveit in one of the most anticipated second round matches of US Open. Who will advance further? The answer is in our prediction.
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Serena Williams
USASerena Williams is looking to retire, but American player surely want to put on a show at US Open in her homeland. In the first round a former World No. 1 player managed o secure an easy victory over Danka Kovinic (6:3, 6:3). She made five breaks in a match, but also lost two games at her serve.
Williams played only five matches in 2022, winning two of them. Williams reached at least semifinals at US Open in each of 11 latest attempts.
Anett Kontaveit
EstoniaAnett Kontaveit is not looking great on hard tournaments this year. Before US Open, Estonian player participated on three tournaments and won only three matches.
Anett started the New York competition with a confident victory over Cristian (6:3, 6:0). Kontaveit lost only one game at her serve, but had total dominance on the receive, making five breaks.
Trends
СтавкаSets performance: 2=1
This bet played in two of the last five matches of Kontaveit
Ставка1st set: total under 9,5
In three of the last five Williams' matches no more than nine games were played in the first set
Tip and bets
Kontaveit is surely far from perfect form now, but Williams' career is coming to an end, so she is long past her peak. Anett has an advantage on baseline performance and she is much faster than Williams. If Estonian player won't make too many mistakes, she should be able to win the match.
Our prediction - Kontaveit to win with a handicap of (-3.5) games
Serena's matches always draw much attention in New York, fans will surely expect a show tonight. We think that opponents will live up to the expectations.
Our second bet is on total over 20 games
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