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Kasatkina vs Andreeva: WTA Ningbo Match Forecast
All the attention of Russian tennis fans on October 20 will be focused on Ningbo, where Darya Kasatkina and Mirra Andreeva will meet in the final. Bookmakers give Mirra a clear advantage in this Russian tennis derby, is a sensation possible today? - you can find out from our forecast
Command Analysis
Daria Kasatkina
AustraliaCurrent form
Kasatkina started in Ningbo right from the second round and had difficult matches with Katerina Siniakova (1-6, 6-3, 6-2) and Yulia Putintseva (6-4, 1-6, 7-6). In these matches, Daria was not distinguished by a stable game on her serve, but she fought to the end and managed to get to the semifinals, where Paula Badosa was waiting for her. In that match, Kasatkina won the first set, after which the Spaniard withdrew from the game.
Professional qualities
The key to Daria success is her stable play on the back line, excellent reception and endurance along with high speed. At the same time, Kasatkina acts weakly on her serve, allowing her opponents to seize the initiative in rallies right from the reception.
Current indicators in the tour
At the moment, Daria is the 11th racket in the world and does not lose hope to finish the year in the top 10. On open hard, she has played 37 matches, in which she managed to win 22 times.
Interesting facts for betting
- Kasatkina won two victories in Ningbo with an exact score of 2-0 in sets
- In Daria two previous matches, more than nine games were played in the first set
Mirra Andreeva
Russian FederationCurrent form
Unlike her upcoming opponent in the final, Andreeva started from the first round in Ningbo. However, Mirra played only two full matches, in which she left no chance for Lepchenko (6-2, 6-0) and Korpatsch (6-0, 6-4). Later, she had matches against Czech tennis players Muchova and Krejcikova, who withdrew from the game during the matches.
Professional qualities
Mirra has a huge talent, she has practically no weak points in her game. She is able to work reliably on the back line, hit powerfully and deeply with both hands, and she also has a strong serve in her arsenal. It should be noted that despite her young age, Andreeva does not strive to end each rally with an actively won ball, she knows how to wait for her opponents' mistakes.
Current indicators in the tour
Andreeva entered the top 20 of the world rankings after her performance in Wuhan, and a successful performance in Ningbo will allow her to consolidate her position in the top twenty. On open hard courts, the young Russian tennis player has 19 wins and eight losses since the beginning of the year.
Interesting facts for betting
- Andreeva didn't lose a single game on her way to the final in Ningbo
- Only one of Mirra last five matches has had more than nine games in the first set
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
This scenario has played out in three of Kasatkina last five matches.
2.25Bet 2nd set: total under 9.5 games
This bet had been successful in Kasatkina four previous matches.
1.54Tip and bets
In our opinion, Kasatkina should not be written off right away in this Russian final. Yes, she had a hard time getting to the final, but her opponents, especially Putintseva, were also tough. With her character and experience, Daria is quite capable of fighting for victory today. She can tie Mirra up in constant drawn-out rallies on the back line, forcing her to take risks and make mistakes. Given the odds, we recommend a prediction that Kasatkina will win the title in Ningbo.
Our prediction is Kasatkina victory with odds of 3.05
Bet on total
Kasatkina managed to play two three-set matches on the courts in Ningbo. Today the title is at stake and it is unlikely that the tennis players will leave the court without a fight.
The second bet is total over 20 games for 1.79
Bet on the first set
It should be noted that in four of the last six matches involving Kasatkina, more than nine games were played in the first set. We think that it is at the start of the final that a tight battle for the initiative will unfold.
Forecast - total games in the first set over 9.5 with odds of 2.34
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