Diana Shnaider vs Priscilla Hon Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Hong Kong Open

Prediction published on 29/10/2024, 08:59  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 29/10/2024 at 09:13 in Tennis Predictions

Top seed Diana Shnaider will take on the unseeded Priscilla Hon in the second round of the Hong Kong Open. This will mark their first career meeting and the winner will play Suzan Lamens or Cristina Bucsa next. Read on for the preview and our prediction for this match.

Diana Shnaider overcame the challenge of qualifier Kyoka Okamura to begin her campaign here, winning in straight sets. Shnaider, one of the top performers in the WTA this season, has struggled with her form in recent weeks.

The current world number 14, who has managed 51 wins this season, lost five times in her last eight fixtures.

Priscilla Hon is seeking to win two main draw matches at a tour event for the first time since 2019. She defeated Eudice Chong, also by straight sets, in the first round.

That was her first win in the main draw of a tour event this season. Hon, who has competed predominantly in the lower tiers, has compiled a 30-25 record and won one ITF title on hard court.

Advancing to this round has catapulted her 22 places up to 188th in the live ranking. The Australian is a strong hardcourt player and has in her career won close to 200 matches on the surface.