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Paolini vs. Zheng Jingwen: WTA Finals Match Prediction
In the third round match of the group stage of the final tournament in Riyadh on November 6, Jasmine Paolini and Zheng Jingwen will determine the participant of the semifinals. The Chinese tennis player defeated the Italian in three face-to-face matches, will she be able to win again? - the answer is in our forecast
Command Analysis
Jasmine Paolini
ItalyCurrent form
In Riyadh, Paolini started with a difficult victory over Rybakina (7-6, 6-4). The Italian took advantage of a large number of unforced errors from her opponent in that match and won deservedly. Next, Jasmine had a game with Aryna Sabalenka. It seemed that everything was heading towards a confident victory for the Belarusian tennis player, but in the second set, Paolini returned to the game, although she still couldn’t win even the set (3-6, 5-7).
Professional qualities
Paolini thrives on solid baseline play and good court movement, but lacks the strong serve to thrive on fast surfaces.
Current indicators in the tour
In the world rankings, Paolini is currently in fourth place, which is her best result in her career. In total, the Italian has won 40 victories and suffered 19 defeats on tour since the beginning of the year.
Interesting facts for betting
- Four of Paolini last five matches have been played in the minimum number of sets.
- In two matches at the tournament involving the Italian, more than nine games were played in the second set
Qinwen Zheng
ChinaCurrent form
Zheng Jingwen started in Riyadh with a defeat to Sabalenka (3-6, 4-6). Once again, the Chinese woman was unable to counter Arina power tennis. In the second round, there was a match against Rybakina, where she had to play three sets, only in the decisive set Elena gave up (7-6, 3-6, 6-1). In none of the matches did Zheng Jingwen demonstrate a stable game, one could see significant fluctuations in her actions.
Professional qualities
Zheng Jingwen, regardless of her opponent, always tries to play in an aggressive manner, dictating her own terms of the game. The Chinese player is distinguished by high speed, it is very difficult to beat her on the back line.
Current indicators in the tour
Zheng Jingwen is currently ranked world No. 7, her best career achievement. She has won 50 matches on tour since the start of the year and lost 17.
Interesting facts for betting
- In all three head-to-head encounters, Zheng Jingwen beat Paolini
- Three of the Chinese team previous four matches were played in tie-breaks
Trends
Bet Total over 2.5 sets
The bet played in two of the three head-to-head matches
2.52Match Tie-Break Bet – Yes
The bet has won in three of Zheng Jingwen previous four matches
3.50Tip and bets
The winner of the upcoming match will secure a ticket to the semifinals, the opponents will have solid motivation today. Zheng Jingwen has beaten the Italian three times in her career, and twice she did it in three sets in a tough fight. In Riyadh, the Chinese tennis player plays with decent swings and is unlikely to easily cope with Jasmine this time, who clearly takes advantage of her opponents' mistakes, and is in no way inferior to Zheng Jingwen on the back line.
Our prediction is Paolini victory with a handicap of (+4) games with odds of 1.81
Bet on total
In two of the three head-to-head encounters, the tennis players played three sets. Today, the semifinals of the final tournament are at stake, the motivation is huge, and it is unlikely that any of the opponents will give up the game without a fight.
The second bet is total over 21 games for 1.82
Bet on the second set
Let pay attention to the fact that in two matches at the tournament with Paolini participation, the most intense struggle unfolded in the second set, where more than nine games were played. We expect the same scenario this time.
Forecast - total games in the second set over 9.5 with odds of 2.34
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