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Rahimova vs Birrell: WTA Beijing Match Prediction
A year ago, on hard courts in Monterrey, Kamilla Rahimova narrowly defeated Kimberly Birrell in a tough three-set match. This time, the two tennis players will face each other in the qualifying final of the Beijing Masters event on September 24. Will the Australian tennis player manage to avenge her previous loss, and what specific bets should you consider today? We recommend checking out our expert's prediction for the match.
Command Analysis
Kamilla Rakhimova
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Rahimova has moved to Asia after a successful run in Mexican hard court tournaments. In Guadalajara, the Russian tennis player claimed a title and then reached the quarterfinals at a higher-ranked event in the same city. Her start in the Beijing qualifiers was strong, showing that she hasn't lost her excellent form. She defeated Cui Yihan in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, demonstrating her class.
Professional Qualities
Kamila focuses on aggressive power tennis, aiming for every opportunity to hit strong shots. She possesses a decent serve in her arsenal. However, Rahimova lacks consistency, which affects her ability to deliver impressive results over time.
Current Tour Statistics
For a significant part of the season, Rahimova struggled to find her rhythm, experiencing a noticeable slump. It was only in the latter half of the season that she managed to stabilize her game, largely due to her successful performances on hard courts. Overall, she has 19 wins and 16 losses on this surface. In the world rankings, she is currently positioned at 71st place.
Interesting Betting Facts
- In her last ten matches on hard courts, Rahimova has secured eight victories.
- In three of her last four matches, the first set featured more than nine games.
Kimberly Birrell
AustraliaCurrent Form
Birrell, like her upcoming opponent, recently competed in Guadalajara but didn't achieve significant success, making it only to the first and second rounds. In Beijing, Kimberley dominated her opening qualifying match against Stevanovic, winning decisively with a score of 6-0, 6-1. It's worth noting that a year ago, the Australian tennis player attempted to compete on local courts but failed to qualify.
Professional Qualities
Birrell doesn't showcase particularly standout performances, making it difficult to identify any truly strong attributes. Her overall game is at a moderate level, with occasional bursts of talent, as seen during the grass-court segment of the current season.
Current Tour Statistics
In the world rankings, Birrell is positioned at 146th. At many reasonably prestigious tournaments, she typically faces the challenge of qualifying. On outdoor hard courts, the Australian player has a modest record of 18 wins and 15 losses.
Interesting Betting Facts
- In her last 10 matches on tour, Birrell has only exchanged sets with her opponents once.
Trends
Bet Set Performance: 2>1
This scenario occurred in three out of the last five matches for Birrell
2.21Bet 1st Set: Total Over 9.5 Games
This bet has been successful in three out of the last four matches for the Russian tennis player
2.21Tip and bets
Both tennis players are following the same schedule, having entered the qualifying rounds in Beijing after the Mexican tournaments. In this period, Rahimova is performing significantly better than Birrell. The Russian player demonstrates greater consistency on her serve, while Kimberly is unlikely to maintain the pace in rallies that Kamila can offer.
Our prediction is a victory for Rahimova with a handicap of (-3) games at odds of 1.75.
Total Bet
In seven out of the last eight victories in the Rahimova tour, the matches concluded with a precise score of 2-0 in sets. We anticipate that due to her more consistent serving, Kamilla will replicate this performance against Birrell.
Our second bet is on the total being under 22 games at a value of 1.78.
Bet on the Second Set
In the last four matches featuring Rahimova, there weren't more than nine games played in the second set. We expect that today, during this segment of the match, she will confidently "seal the deal" against her opponent.
Our prediction is for the total games in the second set to be under 9.5, with odds of 1.54.
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