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Zidansek - Potapova: betting tip for the Australian Open match
In two of three personal meetings, Tamara Zidansek lost to Anastasia Potapova, and all matches between the tennis players were played in three sets. Should we expect another tough confrontation on January 12 in the first round of the Australian Open? - the answer is in our betting tip. What bets should you choose for the game?
Command Analysis
Tamara Zidansek
SloveniaCurrent form
The former 22nd racket of the world currently occupies only 180th place in the world ranking and cannot play in major tournaments most often. This year, Zidansek started at the not very prestigious competitions in Canberra, where she was unable to overcome even one round. Nevertheless, Tamara went through three rounds of qualification at the Australian Open, coping with not the strongest opponents, and twice played three sets. It should be noted that the best achievement of the Slovenian tennis player in Melbourne is the third round in 2022.
Professional qualities
Zidansek is most comfortable on clay. She lacks a powerful serve and relies on long rallies and a decent return.
Current indicators in the tour
Last season, Zidansek had little success, winning only 20 of 45 matches on all surfaces. It is not surprising that, given these results, the Slovenian dropped to 180th place in the world rankings.
Interesting facts for betting
- Zidansek has played three sets in three of her four matches since the start of the season.
- In all four matches involving Tamara since the beginning of the year, no more than nine games were played in the first set
Anastasia Potapova
Russian FederationCurrent form
Potapova, in preparation for the Australian Open, played only at the tournament in Brisbane. Overall, the result was not bad - reaching the quarterfinals with victories over Bogdan and Yastremska. The Russian did not cope with the far from formidable Birrell (6-7, 2-6) at that competition. It should be noted that Anastasia best result on the courts in Melbourne is the third round in 2021.
Professional qualities
Anastasia plays bold attacking tennis, often takes risks, tries to knock her opponents out of their usual rut. However, she herself often makes many unforced errors, and rarely plays a whole match at one stable level.
Current indicators in the tour
Potapova occupies a rather high 35th place in the world rankings. Her best achievement is 21st place. This year, Anastasia won two out of three matches.
Interesting facts for betting
- Over the last three years, Potapova has only cleared the first round barrier at the Australian Open once.
- In Potapova last two matches, more than nine games were played in the first set
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Bet Total over 2.5 sets
In three personal meetings, the tennis players played three sets each.
2.55Rate Set Result: 2>1
This is how events unfolded in two of the three head-to-head matches.
2.21Tip and bets
Bookmakers give Potapova a clear advantage in the upcoming match, considering, first of all, the difference in rating and the fact that hard is a more convenient surface for the Russian. However, Zidansek regularly imposed a fight on Anastasia, including on hard. Plus, the Slovenian tennis player played on local courts, winning three qualifying matches. We think that the favorite will not be routed today.
Our prediction is a victory for Zidansek with a handicap of (+4.5) games with odds of 1.87
Bet on total
When choosing a bet on the total, we recommend relying on the statistics of personal meetings. Let us remind you that all three face-to-face matches ended in three sets.
The second bet is total over 20.5 games for 1.77
Bet on the second set
Note that in two of the three head-to-head encounters, the most intense battle unfolded in the second set, where more than nine games were played. We expect the same scenario today in Melbourne.
Betting Tip - total games in the second set over 9.5 with odds of 2.31
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