Liontips
Zheng Qinwen vs. Xin Yu Wang: WTA Wuhan Match Prediction
In the second semifinal of the tournament in Wuhan on October 12, two Chinese tennis players will face off: Zheng Qinwen and Xinyu Wang. Discover in our prediction who has the edge in this match and which bets you should consider placing.
Command Analysis
Qinwen Zheng
ChinaCurrent Form
For the second consecutive home tournament, Zheng Qinwen has made it to the semifinals. In Beijing, she struggled at this stage against Muchova, losing 3-6, 4-6. In Wuhan, the seventh-ranked player in the world had only one easy match, where she defeated Cristian in straight sets 6-2, 6-4. Following that, despite some inconsistency, the Chinese tennis star triumphed in tight battles against Fernandez 5-7, 6-3, 6-0 and Paolini 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.
Professional Skills
Zheng Qinwen is decidedly aggressive, always aiming to take charge on the court. Her powerful first serve allows her to score many easy points. Moreover, her agility and ability to retrieve difficult shots from the baseline are noteworthy.
Current Tour Statistics
At present, Zheng Qinwen holds the position of the seventh-ranked player in the world. Her most notable achievements include reaching the finals of the Australian Open and claiming victory at the Paris Olympics. Since the start of the year, she has played 33 matches on hard courts, securing 24 wins.
Interesting Betting Facts
- In four of her last six matches, Zheng Qinwen played three sets
- She lost the opening sets in four of her last six matches
Xinyu Wang
ChinaCurrent Form
Shin Yu Wang has emerged as the standout player at the Wuhan tournament. Before this event, she had not advanced past the first round in any tournament since Wimbledon. However, she has now secured four consecutive victories, making her way to the semifinals. In her last two matches, the world’s 51st-ranked player achieved a remarkable upset against Pegula (6-3, 7-5) followed by a tough battle where she overcame Alexandrova (4-6, 7-5, 7-6).
Professional Skills
The Chinese tennis player relies on her powerful shots and strong serves. While she shows promise on the baseline, her consistency can sometimes falter, and her receiving game is not her strongest suit.
Current Tour Statistics
Since the beginning of the year, Shin Yu Wang has competed in 54 matches on tour, securing 31 wins. On hard courts, she has achieved 18 victories against 15 losses. Her semifinal appearance at the Wuhan Masters marks the best achievement of the season for the world’s 51st-ranked player.
Interesting Betting Insights
- In three out of four matches at the tournament featuring Shin Yu Wang, the first set had more than nine games played.
- In three out of her last five matches, the Chinese player competed in three sets.
Trends
Bet Total over 2.5 sets
Both players have competed in four three-set matches on their way to the semifinals
2.51Bet Set outcome: 2>1
This scenario unfolded in three of the last five matches for Xin Yu Wang
2.21Tip and bets
The match between the two Chinese tennis players is undoubtedly significant for both, and it's unlikely that either will leave the court without a fight. Zheng Qinwen has shown inconsistency in her last two matches, going to three sets each time. On the other hand, Xin Yu Wang is having one of the best tournaments of her career, reaching her peak form, equipped with a powerful serve, and is quite capable of not losing heavily today.
Our prediction is a victory for Xin Yu Wang with a handicap of (+5.5) games, at odds of 1.72.
Bet on Total Games
As the tournament progresses to the semifinals, both players have engaged in two intense three-set matches. Each player has shown strong serving capabilities, making it likely that the match will extend.
The second bet is total games over 20 at a value of 1.90
Bet on First Set
Notably, in three out of the last four matches, Xinyu Wang’s first set has included more than nine games. We anticipate a fierce contest for dominance from the very start.
Prediction: total games in the first set over 9.5 with odds of 2.38
Upcoming matches
Read more
Tips from experts
Today tips
Betting predictions stat
