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Mirra Andreyeva vs Erika Andreyeva: WTA Wuhan Match Prediction
The highlight of gaming day on October 9 in Wuhan will be the first professional tour matchup between the Andreyeva sisters. Oddsmakers are confidently backing Mira for the win. However, Erika has shown significant improvement recently and is unlikely to exit the court without a fight today. How will the match unfold and what bets should you consider? Find the answers in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Mirra Andreeva
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Last week, Mirra reached the quarterfinals in Beijing. While the result is decent, her performance raised some questions as she struggled to find her rhythm at times, experiencing a significant drop in the second set against Zheng Qinwen. She only played confidently against Linette. In Wuhan, she faced Xiyu Wang in the first round and found it challenging to secure a straightforward victory, closing the match at 7-6, 6-3, despite not losing a single serve throughout the match.
Professional Skills
Mirra is known for her impressive speed on the court. Under the guidance of Conchita Martinez, she has adopted a more aggressive style, taking the initiative in matches. It is remarkable that despite not always playing convincingly, she manages to achieve success in individual matches, showcasing her quality as a player.
Current Tour Performance
After her quarterfinal run in Beijing, Mirra climbed to 19th in the world rankings, marking her best achievement to date. Additionally, she became the youngest player since 2005 to break into the top 20. This season, she has 15 wins out of 22 matches on hard courts.
Interesting Betting Facts
- In three of Mirra's last five matches, the first set featured more than 10 games played.
- Set exchanges occurred in three of her last five matches.
Erika Andreeva
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Last week in Beijing, Erika struggled and lost in the first round to Minnen with scores of 5-7 and 2-6. In Wuhan, she failed to progress through qualifying, losing a decisive match to Tsurenko, 6-7, 5-7. However, as a lucky loser, she advanced to the main draw, where she secured a hard-fought victory over Yastremska, 7-5, 6-4. Her win against Dayana was largely due to her more consistent performance in crucial moments.
Professional Qualities
Erika may not have the same natural talent as her sister, but she compensates with determination and a strong fighting spirit. She possesses good speed and well-refined movements, making it challenging to break her down at the baseline.
Current Tour Statistics
Throughout the season, Erika has firmly established herself in the top 100, which is a significant achievement. As of now, she ranks as the 70th player in the world. Her best performance has been on hard courts, with 19 wins and 13 losses since the beginning of the year.
Interesting Betting Facts
- In four of her last five matches, Erika's opening set featured over nine games
- In her last six matches, at least 20 games were played
Trends
Bet Total Over 2.5 Sets
In three of the last five matches, Mirra played the maximum number of sets
2.90Bet Sets Efficiency: 1>2
This scenario unfolded in three of the last five encounters involving Mirra
2.25Tip and bets
In the betting lines, Mirra is clearly the favorite, largely due to her ranking. However, this matchup is a key clash between the sisters, and it is unlikely that Erika intends to leave the court without a fight. Moreover, she has consistently put up strong resistance against her opponents even in matches where she has lost.
Our prediction is a victory for Erika Andreyeva with a +5 games handicap at odds of 2.05
Total Bet
Recent matches featuring the sisters have shown fiercely competitive battles. In three of Mirra's last five encounters, the matches extended to three sets. Meanwhile, Erica has played over 20 games in her last five outings. We believe the sisters will deliver an exciting contest for their fans.
Our second bet is on total games over 20 at 1.99
Tiebreak Bet
Tiebreaks occurred in three of Erica's last six matches, including those played in Wuhan. It's very likely the sisters will thrill the local crowd with some tennis drama today.
Prediction β tiebreak in the match β yes at a coefficient of 3.90
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