Alexandrova – Kudermetova: forecast for the WTA Dubai match

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Ekaterina Alexandrova

Russian Federation

Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

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17 February 05:00 UTC

Veronika Kudermetova

Russian Federation

Ekaterina Alexandrova and Veronika Kudermetova will compete for victory in the first round in Dubai on February 17. Ekaterina is doing much better this season and is rightfully the favorite in the upcoming game with the bookmakers. Should we expect a sensation today and which reliable bets should we choose? – the answer is in our expert's forecast

Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Veronika Kudermetova Prediction and Betting Tips (17.02.2025)

Command Analysis

Ekaterina Alexandrova

Russian Federation

Current form

Alexandrova had an unsuccessful start to the season in Australia, where she managed to win only one match. However, later Ekaterina played her game, won the tournament in the Linz gym, and last week in Doha she made the semi-finals on the open hard court. Ahead is the start in Dubai, where in her entire career the Russian tennis player has never overcome the barrier of the first round.

Professional qualities

Alexandrova is more inclined to attacking tennis, plays ahead of the curve, tries not to give her opponents time to think in the ball draws. Plus, she has a powerful first serve in her arsenal.

Current indicators in the tour

Since the beginning of the year, Alexandrova has played 13 matches in the tour, in which she won nine and suffered four defeats. Ekaterina is currently on the 26th place in the ranking, but after the Doha semi-final she will clearly improve her position.

Interesting facts for betting

In three of the last five matches, Alexandrova did not exchange the sets she won with her rivals.
In four consecutive matches with Ekaterina's participation, no more than nine games were played in the second game.

Veronika Kudermetova

Russian Federation

Current form

Kudermetova is trying to return to her former positions in the tour, when she claimed a place in the top ten. However, in general, not everything is working out, although we managed to avoid a complete failure at the start this year. Veronica can make the quarterfinals in Hobart and reach the 1/8 finals at the Australian Open. In Dubai, she started in qualifying, where she defeated Pake (7-6, 6-4) and Simunya (6-2, 7-5) without losing sets.

Professional qualities

Veronica is distinguished by her versatility, she has a rich technical arsenal. At the same time, she often cannot change her tactics during matches and adjust to her rivals, which is one of her main problems.

Current indicators in the tour

Since the beginning of the year, Kudermetova has played 17 matches in the tour, in which she won 11 victories. Veronica currently occupies a modest 52nd place in the ranking, although at one time she was the ninth racket of the world.

Interesting facts for betting

In three of Kudermetova's last four matches, more than nine games were played in the second game.
In three previous head-to-head matches, Kudermetova lost to Alexandrova.

Trends

The Totalbetis less than 2.5 sets

Stavka played in three of Alexandrova's five previous matches

1.42

The Tiebreakbetin the match is yes

In two of Kudermetova's last four matches, tiebreakers were played.

3.50

Tip and bets

1.56Victory of Alexandrova

Alexandrova deservedly gets the status of a favorite from bookmakers. Ekaterina beat Veronika in three previous head-to-head matches, confidently won back the last two tournaments, and is clearly at her peak form now. Kudermetova experienced difficulties even in qualifying against not the strongest competitors, it is unlikely that at the moment she is ready for equal competition with her compatriot.

Our forecast is that Alexandrova will win with a coefficient of 1.56

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1.68The total is more than 20.5

Bet on the total

Kudermetova has a slight advantage in that she has played two matches on local courts. Perhaps Ekaterina will need some time to adapt and more than 20 games will be played in the match.

The second bet is a total of more than 20.5 games per 1.68

Bet on the second set

It should be noted that in the four previous matches with Alexandrova, no more than nine games were played. Based on these statistics, we recommend another option for betting on the game.

The forecast is that the total number of games in the second set is less than 9.5 with a coefficient of 1.61

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