Elina Svitolina vs Yafan Wang Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Cincinnati Open

Prediction published on 13/08/2024, 01:19  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 13/08/2024 at 01:24 in Tennis Predictions

After a two-year hiatus, world number 34 Elina Svitolina is back at Cincinnati! Her first action on return will be an opening round match against the qualifier Wang Yafan. In case you are looking to bet on this encounter, we have a preview and prediction for you.

Svitolina has never lost in the first round in her seven previous appearances at this WTA 1000 event. She will be eager to prolong this record. The 29-year-old was a semi-finalist here in 2015 and has also reached the quarter-finals twice.

Svitolina, who has compiled a 25-15 record, produced fourth-round finishes in Melbourne, Rome and Paris. The Ukrainian also finished as runner-up in Auckland at the start of the year. Now placed 30th in the live ranking, Svitolina defeated Yafan in Beijing back in 2019, the last time they met.

Wang Yafan beat Svitolina in 2019, in their first-ever encounter. That was in the United States at the Miami Open.

As they once again get to duel in America, the Chinese number six will be confident of doubling her advantage in this fixture. Yafan also marks a return to end a lengthy hiatus from this tournament. She made her debut in 2019 and is just coming back.

Yafan started her campaign in the qualifying rounds, defeating Sara Errani and Erika Andreeva to qualify for the main draw. The 30-year-old, who has moved up to 62nd in the live ranking, has been inconsistent in 2024.

She has compiled a shaky 20-18 record alternating between the tour and challenger circuits. The winner of this third career meeting between these two will face Amanda Anisimova or Victoria Azarenka next.