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Sabalenska vs Zheng Qinwen: Match Preview WTA Wuhan
Ariana Sabalenka is on the verge of claiming her third title in Wuhan. She just needs to take one final step by defeating Zheng Qinwen in the final on October 13. Sabalenka has triumphed over the Chinese player three times in her career. Will we see another victory today? Check out our prediction and explore reliable betting options.
Command Analysis
Aryna Sabalenka
BelarusCurrent Form
Sabalenka is on the verge of capturing her third title in Wuhan. To recap, Aryna has competed here twice and emerged victorious each time. Currently, she boasts a 16-match winning streak on these courts. In the semifinals, the Belarusian player faced Gauff and had a shaky start, dropping the first set 1-6. However, this setback did not deter Aryna; she managed to stabilize her game and won the next two sets 6-4, 6-4. Prior to that, the world’s second-ranked player overcame the challenges posed by Siniakova, Putintseva, and Frech in the tournament draw.
Professional Qualities
The key to Sabalenka's success lies in her powerful and aggressive playing style. Aryna does not prolong rallies; she aims to hit hard at the first opportunity, taking full advantage of her considerable potential and the strength of her forehand.
Current Tour Statistics
Sabalenka is chasing Swiatek in the world rankings, as Swiatek missed the tournaments in Beijing and Wuhan. Aryna has enjoyed significant success this year on hard courts with 37 wins and just 7 losses.
Interesting Betting Facts
- In Wuhan, Sabalenka has never lost a match throughout her career - 16 consecutive wins
- In three head-to-head matches, Aryna has defeated Zheng Qinwen without dropping a set
Qinwen Zheng
ChinaCurrent Form
Last week, Zheng Qinwen ended her run at the semifinals of the home tournament in Beijing, unable to overcome Muchova. In Wuhan, the Chinese tennis star continued her successful performances and has now reached the final. Throughout the tournament, the world’s seventh-ranked player struggled with consistency. She started strong, defeating Cristian in straight sets, but then faced two three-set matches against Fernandez and Paolini. In the semifinals, Zheng Qinwen played against compatriot Xin Yu Wang and secured her victory 6-3, 6-4, largely due to her more reliable serving.
Professional Skills
Regardless of the opponent, Zheng Qinwen adopts an aggressive style of play. This approach often brings her success. However, against Aryna Sabalenka, this strategy falls short as the Belarusian player is stronger and prevents Zheng from showcasing her full potential. It’s no coincidence that Sabalenka has won all three of their encounters without dropping a set, including their recent match at the US Open, where the score was 6-1, 6-2.
Current Tour Performance
Zheng Qinwen is experiencing the best season of her career. She claimed a gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games and reached the final at the Australian Open, where she lost to none other than Sabalenka, with a score of 3-6, 2-6. On hard courts, the world’s seventh-ranked player has played 34 matches this year, securing 25 victories.
Interesting Betting Facts
- On her way to the final in Wuhan, Zheng Qinwen dropped two sets.
- In four of her last five matches, there were less than nine games played in the first set.
Trends
Bet Total Under 2.5 Sets
In all three encounters, Sabalenka emerged victorious with a precise scoreline of 2-0 in sets
1.45Bet Sets Performance: 2>1
This scenario occurred in four out of the last five matches played by Zheng Qinwen
2.21Tip and bets
Sabalenka is on the brink of securing her third title in Wuhan and clearly has strong motivation today. In the final, she faces a favorable opponent whom she has defeated three times in her career without dropping a set. Zheng Qinwen has struggled against the powerful aggressive play of the Belarusian tennis player, and it’s unlikely that anything will change today.
Our prediction is a Sabalenka victory with a handicap of (-3) games at odds of 1.70.
Bet on Total Games
In their three previous encounters, Zheng Qinwen has not won more than five games against Aryna Sabalenka. We anticipate that the Belarusian tennis player will secure a convincing victory in two sets today.
Our second bet is for a total of under 22 games at a 1.80 odds.
Bet on the First Set
It's worth noting that in all prior matches, Sabalenka has dominated the starting segments, winning the first set with a low total. Therefore, we suggest another betting option.
Prediction - total games in the first set under 9.5 with odds of 1.82.
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