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Kenin vs. Blinkova: WTA Hobart Match Prediction
In two personal meetings, Sofia Kenin and Anna Blinkova exchanged victories. The next match between the tennis players will take place on January 8 in Hobart as part of the 1/8 finals. Who will be able to win today and what reliable bets to choose? - the answer is in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Sofia Kenin
USACurrent form
Kenin has been playing the tournament since the beginning of the season, but has not achieved much success yet. Last week in Auckland, the American tennis player managed to get to the second round, where she lost to Tauson, who won that competition, in an equal fight (6-4, 6-7, 6-7). In Hobart, Sofia played against Sun in the first round and snatched victory in three sets (4-6, 6-3, 6-3).
Professional qualities
Sofia is distinguished by her versatility, she has a good sense of the ball, a rich technical arsenal. It is no coincidence that she was once in the top 5 of the world ranking. However, often due to psychological problems, Kenin does not achieve positive results, gives up almost won matches.
Current indicators in the tour
The former world number four currently occupies a modest 81st place in the rankings. Last season, she was practically unremarkable, with a negative statistics of wins and losses on all types of surfaces.
Interesting facts for betting
- Kenin won the competition in Hobart in 2019
- In the last two matches of the tour, Sofia played three sets
Anna Blinkova
Russian FederationCurrent form
Blinkova started the new season last week in Brisbane and made it to the second round. Anna defeated the tough Czech Bejlek (6-1, 7-6), but lost to her compatriot Mirra Andreeva (4-6, 4-6). In Hobart, Blinkova played against American Pera at the start and defeated her in two sets (7-5, 6-4).
Professional qualities
Anna plays a fairly straightforward game, relying mainly on strong flat shots and a powerful first serve. On fast surfaces, when the Russian is in shape, this type of tennis brings her success, but there is clearly a lack of variety in her actions.
Current indicators in the tour
In 2024, Blinkova won 25 matches and suffered 32 losses. At the same time, she had positive statistics on open hard courts - 19 wins and 15 losses. In the world ranking today, the Russian is in 75th place.
Interesting facts for betting
- Blinkova's best result in Hobart is the 2023 semi-final
- Blinkova hasn't played three sets in any of her three matches since the start of the season.
Trends
Match Tie-Break Bet – Yes
Tie-breaks have been played in two of Kenin's three matches since the start of the season
3.50Rate Set Result: 2>1
This scenario has played out in three of Blinkova's last five matches in Hobart
2.21Tip and bets
The tennis players played each other twice and exchanged victories, with Sofia winning on open hard. Kenin plays regularly in Hobart, even has a title won here, and overall, she has brought herself to the start of the season in good shape, and we think she will be able to beat the unstable and rather predictable Blinkova.
Our prediction is Kenin's victory with odds of 1.65
Bet on total
Kenin often plays long matches, as she loses concentration, loses the initiative, and then returns to the game. In the two previous matches involving Kenin, three sets were played, which we do not rule out today.
The second bet is total over 21 games for 1.84
Bet on the first set
In two head-to-head matches in the first set, more than nine games were played. We expect that this time too, a tight fight will unfold right from the start on the court.
Betting Tip - total games in the first set over 9.5 with odds of 2.20
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