Sofia Kenin is set to face Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round of the Wuhan Open 2024. Here are seven key points about this highly anticipated match.
1. Current Form of Sofia Kenin
Sofia Kenin has been performing inconsistently this season. She has marked herself with two losing streaks (5 out of 9 games), which is a significant concern. Her questionable stress resistance also hampers her ability to react competently to shocks during matches.
2. Ekaterina Alexandrova's Recent Performance
Ekaterina Alexandrova has a mediocre win/loss record of 23-23 in 2024. Despite her recent setbacks, she feels maximally comfortable on fast hard courts, which could give her an edge in this match.
3. Head-to-Head Statistics
This will be the first time Sofia Kenin and Ekaterina Alexandrova face each other in a main tour match. There is no existing head-to-head record between the two players.
4. Prediction and Odds
The prediction leans slightly in favor of Ekaterina Alexandrova. The latest results of Sofia Kenin inspire less optimism, and it is believed that in crucial situations, she will once again not avoid excessive wastefulness. A victory for the Russian representative with a handicap of -1.5 is considered the optimal option for the match.
5. Betting Tips
Betting tips suggest that Sofia Kenin has lost the second set in 8 out of her last 9 matches, while Ekaterina Alexandrova has lost the second set in her last four matches. Additionally, there have been over 19.5 games in Ekaterina Alexandrova's last eight games.
6. Live Streaming Information
Fans can watch the live streaming of the match on selected platforms, but a funded account or a recent bet is required to access it. The match is scheduled to take place on Centre Court at 11:00 am on Tuesday.
7. Key Stats for Both Players
Sofia Kenin has an aggregate win-loss record of 10-22 in 2024, with 4-13 on hard courts. Ekaterina Alexandrova has a composed win-loss record of 23-23 in 2024, with 14-12 on hard courts. Both players have shown mixed results this season, making this match highly unpredictable.
