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Anisimova vs Buxa: WTA Wuhan Match Prediction
In one of the first round matches in Wuhan on October 8, Amanda Anisimova will face Kristina Buxa. The Spanish tennis player made headlines last week with stunning victories over Samsonova and Mertens in Beijing and has successfully advanced through qualifying in Wuhan. Should we expect a win from her today? Check out our predictions and explore the best betting options.
Command Analysis
Amanda Anisimova
USACurrent Form
Anisimova has been actively competing in the Asian hard court season, participating in her third tournament. In Seoul, she reached the second round, and in Beijing, she advanced through two rounds before losing to Zheng Qinwen with scores of 6-3, 1-6, 2-6. It's worth noting that Amanda did not have any dominant victories in the Chinese capital, dropping a set to Osorio Serrano and defeating Kasatkina by just three games.
Professional Qualities
Amanda aims to play aggressively, setting the pace of the match. Her extensive technical skills allow her to perform well both on serve and during long rallies.
Current Tour Statistics
All of Anisimova's successes this season have come on hard courts, boasting an impressive record of 16 wins and just seven losses. She currently holds the 49th position in the world rankings.
Interesting Betting Facts
- In five of her last eight matches, Anisimova played three sets
- A tiebreak was featured in two of the last five matches for the American
Cristina Bucsa
SpainCurrent Form
Last week in Beijing, Buxa emerged as one of the standout players. The Spanish tennis player progressed to the Round of 16, achieving notable victories over Samsonova and Mertens. However, she struggled against Muchova, losing 2-6, 0-6. In Wuhan, Kristina secured two solid wins in qualifying against Han Shi and Burel.
Professional Qualities
Buxa relies on extended rallies, showcasing her ability to keep the ball in play while waiting for her opponents to make mistakes. This strategy led her to victories over Mertens and Samsonova last week. However, she poses little threat on her serve.
Current Tour Statistics
Kristina is having an inconsistent season, excelling in specific tournaments but then fading from the spotlight. Her overall statistics across all surfaces are negative, with a record of 13 wins and 15 losses on hard courts.
Interesting Betting Insights
- Buxa's last three matches featured the minimum number of sets played
- In three of her last four matches, more than nine games were not played in the second set
Trends
Bet Set performance: 1>2
This scenario unfolded in three out of the last five matches of Anisimova
2.25Bet 2nd set: total under 9.5 games
This bet was successful in three out of four recent matches of the Spanish tennis player
1.45Tip and bets
Oddsmakers clearly favor Anisimova in this matchup. However, we shouldn't underestimate the Spaniard. Buxa is currently at her peak form after a successful run in Beijing, and she continued that momentum in Wuhan, confidently advancing through two qualifying rounds. She could certainly compete for the win against Amanda, who has shown inconsistent performance on the court.
Our prediction is a victory for Buxa at odds of 3.63.
Total Bet
We anticipate a tough match today considering Anisimova's inconsistency and Bukhsa's impressive form. It's worth noting that in the last three matches involving Amanda, more than 20 games have consistently been played.
Second bet – total over 20 games at 1.85
First Set Bet
We recommend paying attention to the fact that in seven out of the last nine matches played by Bukhsa, fewer than nine games were played in the first set. We believe the most intense competition will unfold from the second set onwards.
Prediction – total games in the first set under 9.5 at a coefficient of 1.53
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