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Dolkhaid vs Putintseva: WTA Ningbo Match Prediction
At the last two tournaments in Asia, Caroline Dolhaid was unable to secure a single victory. Meanwhile, Yulia Putintseva made a notable impression last week in Wuhan by reaching the third round and is looking to build on that success on the courts in Ningbo. How will the match between these two tennis players unfold on October 14, and what betting options should you consider? Find the answers in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Caroline Dolehide
USACurrent Form
Dolkhaid has participated in two tournaments in Asia, but her results have not been favorable. In Beijing, she was unable to handle Avanesyan in her opener, and in Wuhan, she lost in the first round to Xin Yu Wang. It’s clear that Caroline struggles to find her footing in Asia; her best performances this season have come on home hard courts, highlighted by a semifinal appearance in Washington.
Professional Skills
The American player aims to play aggressively, dictating the pace of her matches. She performs reasonably well against opponents of similar skill levels; however, she frequently encounters difficulties against players who can raise the tempo.
Current Tour Statistics
Following her recent defeats, Dolkhaid has fallen out of the top 100 rankings. This season has been significantly disappointing for her, with just 14 wins compared to 25 losses. Her hard court performance has also been underwhelming, with eight victories against 16 defeats.
Interesting Facts for Betting
- Three of Dolkhaid's last four losses came in straight sets
- In six of her last eight matches, there were no more than nine games played in the first set
Yulia Putintseva
KazakhstanCurrent Form
Putintseva initially struggled to find her footing in Asia. She did not win a match in her first two tournaments in Seoul and Beijing. However, in Wuhan, Julia showcased her skills, advancing two rounds and even winning a set against Sabalenka, despite losing the match (6-1, 4-6, 0-6). It's worth noting that last year in Ningbo, the Kazakh player reached the Round of 16.
Professional Qualities
Putintseva possesses a rich array of technical skills, allowing her to adapt seamlessly to any opponent's playing style. She excels in varying her pace, consistently performing well from the baseline, and effectively utilizing drop shots while hitting deep returns. However, her emotions can sometimes lead to a flurry of unforced errors.
Current Tour Statistics
Overall, Putintseva can be pleased with her current season. Since the beginning of the year, she has recorded 37 wins and 21 losses. On hard courts, Julia has secured 20 victories out of 34 matches.
Interesting Betting Insights
- In three of her last four matches, Putintseva played three sets
Trends
Bet Set Performance: 2>1
This scenario occurred in three out of the last five matches for Putinseva
2.21Bet 1st Set: Total Under 9.5 Games
This bet was successful in two previous encounters
1.51Tip and bets
This year, the two tennis players faced off twice, with Putinseva taking both matches on clay and grass. We doubt that Dolhaid will manage to avenge her losses on the hard courts in Ningbo. The American is clearly experiencing a slump, making it difficult for her to maintain the high pace that Yulia can provide.
Our prediction is a win for Putinseva with a handicap of -4.5 games at odds of 1.67.
Betting on Totals
In three of the last four matches that Dolhaid lost, she did not win any sets. Given her less-than-ideal form, we do not expect the upcoming match to be extended.
The second bet is – total under 21 games at 1.70
Betting on the Second Set
In two of the last three matches, the American did not play more than nine games in the second set. For this prediction, we expect Yulia to confidently “seal the deal” against her opponent during this segment.
Betting Tip – total games in the second set under 9.5 with odds of 1.57
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