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Minnen vs Potapova: WTA Beijing Match Preview
In the opening round, Gréte Minnen eliminated Erika Andrejeva from the Beijing tournament. In the second round, the Belgian tennis player will face another Russian opponent this time, Anastasia Potapova. How will the match on September 27 unfold and what reliable bets can be made? Find the answers in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Greet Minnen
BelgiumCurrent Form
Minnen hasn't achieved major success in recent tournaments, but she has consistently advanced at least one round in the main draw. The Beijing tournament was no exception. The Belgian player defeated Erika Andreyeva 7-5, 6-2 in the first round. In that match, she was more reliable than the Russian player on her serve, allowing Erika to break only twice, which secured her victory.
Professional Skills
Minnen is known for her incredible endurance and is always ready for extended rallies from the baseline, capable of enduring long matches. However, her technical toolkit isn’t the most formidable; her play is straightforward and basic, except for a decent first serve by women's tennis standards.
Current Tour Statistics
Minnen is currently ranked 94th in the world and is striving to remain in the top 100. Since the beginning of the year, she has played the most matches on hard courts, but hasn't achieved significant success, recording 16 wins and 15 losses.
Interesting Betting Facts
- In her last five hard court tournaments, Minnen did not progress past the second round.
- In two out of her last three matches, the Belgian player exchanged sets with her opponents.
Anastasia Potapova
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Potapova begins her campaign in Beijing from the second round. She has yet to secure any wins on the local courts, having no victories in the main draw. Her last tournament appearance was at the US Open, where she reached the third round but was unable to challenge Muchova, losing 4-6, 2-6.
Professional Skills
Anastasia aims to play aggressively, seeking an advantage in rallies and often taking risks. This style requires excellent physical condition, which has not been consistent for Potapova. However, when she finds her rhythm, she can be difficult to stop.
Current Tour Statistics
Throughout the season, Potapova has struggled with consistency, recording 25 wins and 20 losses. Her hard court stats are also modest, with 14 wins and 11 losses. In the world rankings, she currently holds the 38th position.
Betting Insights
- Potapova has exchanged sets in two of her last four matches
- In her entire career, Anastasia has yet to register a main draw victory in Beijing
Trends
Bet Total Over 2.5 Sets
In two of the last three matches, Minnen played the maximum number of sets
2.40Bet Sets Efficiency: 1>2
In three of the last five matches, Potapova's on-court scenarios unfolded this way
2.20Tip and bets
Potapova has not played a match since the US Open and has never won a main draw match in Beijing. It’s uncertain if she can immediately showcase her best tennis after such a lengthy break. Minnen performed well on her serve in the first round against Erika Andreeva and could capitalize on any mistakes made by Anastasia today, potentially securing a victory. We’re inclined to bet on this matchup with a favorable odds.
Our prediction is a win for Minnen at odds of 2.49
Over/Under Bet
Both players exhibit inconsistency and often lose focus during their matches. Notably, Potapova has played three sets in two of her last four matches, while Minnen did the same in two of her last three outings.
The second wager is to bet on over 21 games at 1.85
First Set Bet
It's important to highlight that in five of her last six matches, the Belgian player has played more than nine games in the first set. We anticipate a fierce struggle for control right from the start today.
Prediction – over 9.5 games in the first set with odds of 2.24
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