Tsurenko vs. Blinkova: WTA Merida Match Prediction
In Merida on October 30, Lesya Tsurenko and Anna Blinkova will meet in one of the first round matches. The Russian tennis player won the only personal meeting and is currently in good shape. Will Anna be able to get through to the second round? We recommend that you read our forecast and choose reliable bets

Command Analysis

Lesia Tsurenko

Current form
Tsurenko has had constant health problems and frequent withdrawals throughout the season. For example, Lesya last played in Wuhan. Then she managed to pass the qualification and in the first round of the main draw she scored a sensational victory over Boulter. However, in the next match against Linette she withdrew from the game.
Professional qualities
Tsurenko has a solid technical arsenal, can easily hold the ball on the back line and counter-attack sharply. However, Lesya cannot get into the necessary shape and perform successfully over a more or less long distance due to regular health problems.
Current indicators in the tour
The season is not going well for Tsurenko, she has left the top 100 and is currently only ranked 122nd in the world. On open hard courts, the tennis player has 11 wins and 14 losses.
Interesting facts for betting
- In her last nine matches, Tsurenko played two sets
- In four of Tsurenko previous six matches, more than nine games were played in the second set

Anna Blinkova

Current form
Blinkova only got into the swing of things at the end of the season and is now showing solid results. However, she is only able to achieve success in less prestigious tournaments. Anna has a title in Macon and the final last week in Tampico, Mexico.
Professional qualities
Anna relies on powerful shots in her game, and does not try to drag out rallies. When she is in shape, this kind of tennis brings her success. Now is just such a moment.
Current indicators in the tour
Taking into account her recent successes, Blinkova has secured a place in the top 100 and is currently ranked 75th. On hard courts, Anna has 18 wins and 14 losses since the beginning of the year.
Interesting facts for betting
- Two of Blinkova last four matches have involved tiebreaks
- Blinkova played three sets in three of the four previous matches
Trends
Rate Set Result: 2>1
This scenario was the scenario in three of the Russian tennis player five previous matches
2.21Bet 2nd set: total over 9.5 games
This bet has been successful in four of Tsurenko last six matches
2.31Tip and bets
Blinkova is deservedly the bookies' favorite. Anna is clearly in good shape now, having won the title and the final at the last two hard court tournaments. Tsurenko has not had any game practice since Wuhan, and one can see regular withdrawals from matches due to health problems.
Our prediction is Blinkova victory with odds of 1.56
Bet on total
It should be noted that in the current game period, victories are not easy for Blinkova. Thus, in three of her last four matches, three sets were played, which we do not rule out today.
The second bet is total over 20 games for 1.78
Bet on tiebreak
Let pay attention to the fact that in the four previous matches with Blinkova participation, tie-breaks were played. It is quite possible that today the tennis players will play the maximum number of games in one of the sets.
Forecast - tie-break in the match - yes with odds of 3.75