Veronika Kudermetova and Simona Halep will play against each other in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters. The game will start on August 17 at 23:30 UK time.
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Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction One – Handicap (+4) for Kudermetova – 1.57.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Two – Total Games Over 20.5 – 1.72.
It is very difficult for Halep to play at a high level for the second week in a row. In the game against Potapova only through experience, Halep was able to gain the upper hand. We don’t think it will be easier in the match against Kudermetova.
The recent victories have not been easy for Halep. In her three previous matches, she played three sets each.
Veronika Kudermetova has had a successful first hard-court tournament. In San Jose, she made it to the semifinals. Then, in Toronto, she was defeated in the first round by Ajla Tomljanovic (4-6, 6-2, 6-7).
In the first round of the Cincinnati Masters, Veronika defeated Barbora Krejcikova (6-3, 6-3). Barbora is not in great shape which Veronika took advantage of.
Kudermetova has won 4 of her 7 matches against top-10 opponents this season.
Simona Halep has now extended her winning streak to seven matches. Simona won the title in Toronto last week. In the final, she managed to defeat Beatriz Haddad Maia (6-3, 2-6, 6-3).
In the first round in Cincinnati, Halep defeated Anastasia Potapova (6-4, 3-6, 6-3) with major problems. Experience and Anastasia’s lack of confidence in her strong serve helped. Next up for Simona is a match against Kudermetova. Halep clearly does not have too much energy after a very busy week in Canada.
Halep’s last five matches have lasted at least 20 games.
In three head-to-head encounters, less than 8.5 games have been played in the first set. We offer to bet on “1st Set Games – Under 9.5” with odds of 1.74.
Type of Court – Hard
Speed of Court – 8/10
Kudermetova’s Rating – 20
Veronika Kudermetova Wins/Losses in 2022 – 29.15
Halep’s Rating – 6
Simona Halep Wins/Losses in 2022 – 39.10
Simona Halep leads (3-0) in the head-to-head encounters.
The match will be played at Court 3, Lindner Family Tennis Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
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