Greet Minnen Favored to Win Against Shuai Zhang in 2024 China Open

In the upcoming Round of 32 match at the 2024 WTA China Open, Greet Minnen is poised to face off against Shuai Zhang on Sunday, September 29. The match, scheduled to take place at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, China, is anticipated to be a closely watched event given the competitive odds and recent performances of both players.

Match Predictions and Odds

According to the latest betting odds, Greet Minnen is favored to win the match. Minnen's odds to win are listed at -155 or 1.533, while Shuai Zhang's odds stand at +120 or 2.5. Advanced predictive analytics models also suggest that Minnen has a higher chance of winning, with a 57% to 60.8% probability of securing the victory.

Player Performance and Statistics

Greet Minnen, ranked 94th in the world, has a solid win-loss record in the last 10 years, winning 64% of her matches (343-192). In 2024, she has a 25-28 win-loss record, with 17-15 on hard courts. Minnen's best result this year was reaching the semifinals in Charleston. She has also demonstrated strong performance on hard courts, with an aggregate 132-79 record over the years.

Shuai Zhang, on the other hand, has struggled in recent hard-court tournaments, going 0-6 in her last six matches on this surface. Zhang's performance in the past year includes winning 29.9% of her return games and 50.7% of her service games on hard courts. She recently lost in the Round of 32 at the Hana Bank Korea Open to Veronika Kudermetova.

Match Details and How to Watch

The match between Shuai Zhang and Greet Minnen is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM local time on the CAPITAL GROUP DIAMOND court. For those interested in watching the match, live streaming will be available through platforms like bet365, although a funded account or a recent bet is required. The match will also be broadcasted on various tennis streaming services, excluding the USA.

Given the competitive nature of this matchup and the strong statistical backing for Minnen, fans and bettors alike are eagerly anticipating the outcome of this Round of 32 clash at the 2024 WTA China Open.