Italian Open Women’s Singles Final
Simona Halep vs Elina Svitolina
Although both players meet for just the second time, the Italian Open promises to be an epic live betting battle as they fight out their first title in Rome.
It should also motivate the two that the winner of this finale will have betting websites and online betting experts include their name in the conversation for the potential winners of the big tournament at Roland Garros next week.
Halep will still be the favourite in this one, and for a good reason. Her accomplishment on clay is outstanding, and she’s playing the best tennis of her career in the past few matches.
The Romanian is currently on a 10-match winning streak, with her latest a straight set victory over Kiki Bertens where she played with so much energy and confidence. The 25-year-old—who is known for her defensive prowess—even dominated her service game in that fight, winning 68 and 62 percent of her first and second serve points respectively.
Svitolina, meanwhile, will have the rest advantage over her opponent following her quick meeting with Garbine Muguruza who retired due to a neck injury. She has just played 26 games since the quarter-finals, and that little rest she got should be big in this finale where she would rely on her aggressive return game to push Halep back.
Even though there are times this year that Svitolina played poorly, the 22-year-old Ukrainian has been tough to beat in Rome, proving time and time again her consistency and mental strength.
Halep and Svitolina have weapons that they can use to challenge each other. The latter has the size advantage which she could use to hit with more force, but the former is the better all-around player and her defence can frustrate any opponent.
I predict this one to end with a decider, but having won the Madrid Open last week, I like the chances of Halep getting the Madrid/Rome double. With that said, Halep on Game Handicap -4.00 @ 2.02 is the way to go for me.
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