WTA - WTA Dubai Tennis Championships
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by Lou Aguila in Tennis Picks
We are treated with an all-Russian showdown in the first round of the 2025 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship as Ekaterina Alexandrova takes on Veronika Kudermetova on Monday. After bagging the Upper Linz Ladies Open, Alexandrova had maintained her hot form at the WTA Qatar Open, where she reached her second consecutive semifinals. Alexandrova defeated slew of prominent names in her recent run, carving out signature wins over Emma Raducanu 6-3 7-5, Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-1 6-1 and world’s No.1 Aryna Sabalenka 3-6 6-3 7-6(5). Meanwhile, Kudermetova hasn’t gotten consistent results since reaching the round of 16 of the 2025 Australian Open. The Russian bombed out in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Open at the hands of eventual winner Belinda Bencic of Switzerland 6-0 6-0 and followed it up with a first-round exit at the Qatar Open, losing to Magda Linette 3-6 6-0 6-4. Kudermetova bounced back with wins over Chloe Paquet 7-6(4) 6-4 and Celine Simunyu 6-2 7-5 to earn her slot in the main draw of the Dubai Open.
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Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Veronika Kudermetova Form
Ekaterina Alexandrova and Veronika Kudermetova Latest Matches
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Feb 14, 2025 - WTA Doha
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Feb 12, 2025 - WTA Doha
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Feb 9, 2025 - WTA Doha
Feb 2, 2025 - WTA Linz
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Feb 15, 2025 - WTA Dubai Tennis Championships
Feb 14, 2025 - WTA Dubai Tennis Championships
Feb 10, 2025 - WTA Doha
Feb 8, 2025 - WTA Doha
Feb 7, 2025 - WTA Doha
Feb 5, 2025 - Abu Dhabi Open
Ekaterina Alexandrova against Veronika Kudermetova : Head to Head (H2H)
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Jan 10, 2024 - WTA Adelaide
Jun 24, 2023 - WTA Berlin Open
Jun 18, 2023 - WTA Libema Open
Ekaterina Alexandrova - Veronika Kudermetova Key Points
- Ekaterina Alexandrova is 8-1 in her last 9 games.
- Ekaterina Alexandrova is coming off back-to-back semis appearance at Linz and Qatar Open.
- Veronika Kudermetova reached the round of 16 at the 2025 Australian Open.
- Veronika Kudermetova is 2-3 vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova in their head-to-head series.
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Our Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Veronika Kudermetova Prediction
I am backing Alexandrova to win this first-round showdown with Kudermetova. Apart from the fact that she’s coming off back-to-back semis at Linz and Qatar, Alexandrova is 3-2 in her head-to-head series with Kudermetova and has won their last three encounters, including a 6-4 6-4 win in the second round of the 2024 Adelaide International. I am not saying Kudermetova is not capable of an upset because she’s still a dangerous opponent for anyone. However, Kudermetova’s recent exploits, such as the huge win over Sabalenka, speak a lot about her current form. Our betting prediction for Ekaterina Alexandrova vs. Veronika Kudermetova: Alexandrova will win.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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