Madison Keys, ranked 24th in the world, is set to face off against 12th-ranked Beatriz Haddad Maia in the Round of 32 at the China Open 2024. The match, scheduled for Sunday, September 29, promises to be an exciting encounter between two talented players.
Match Preview
The match will be played on hard courts at the China Open in Beijing. Keys, who has a match record of 5-4 on hard courts this year, will look to capitalize on her strong service game, having won 75.0% of her service games on this surface. However, she faces a tough opponent in Haddad Maia, who has a 20-12 record on hard courts this year and recently won the Hana Bank Korea Open.
Haddad Maia has been in impressive form, particularly in her ability to convert break points. She has converted 46.5% of her break points on hard courts, ranking her 14th in this category. Her recent victory over No. 13-ranked Daria Kasatkina in the final of the Hana Bank Korea Open on September 22 highlights her current form.
Betting Odds and Predictions
According to the latest betting odds, Madison Keys is favored to win the match with odds of -155, while Haddad Maia has odds of +120. Based on the implied probability from the moneyline, Keys has a 60.8% chance of winning the match.
Both players have significant odds to win the tournament, with each player listed at +4000 to take the title. The match is expected to be closely contested, given the strong performances of both players in recent tournaments.
Recent Form
Madison Keys' last major tournament was the US Open, where she was defeated by No. 35-ranked Elise Mertens in the Round of 32. She will be looking to bounce back from this loss and advance in the China Open. Haddad Maia, on the other hand, is coming off a title win at the Hana Bank Korea Open, which should boost her confidence heading into this match.
