In the upcoming Round of 32 at the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open, an exciting matchup is on the horizon as Cristina Bucsa, currently ranked No. 57, prepares to face Sonay Kartal, who holds the No. 61 position. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Monday, February 2, on a hard court.
Sonay Kartal has emerged as the favorite, entering the competition with odds of -235, while Cristina Bucsa is considered the underdog at +180, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. This suggests that Kartal has a 70.1% implied probability of winning.
In terms of match insights, Kartal is also positioned with a +2800 chance to win the tournament, while Bucsa has longer odds at +5000.
When examining player performance, Kartal has had a mixed year on hard courts, posting a 13-11 record across 10 tournaments. She has been effective in service games, winning 72.7% of them, and has a return game success rate of 34.2%. Notably, Kartal has converted 48.4% of her break-point opportunities, successfully breaking serve 90 times.
Her recent performance at the Australian Open saw her eliminated in the Round of 128 by Anna Kalinskaya, with a final score of 6-7, 1-6. Conversely, Cristina Bucsa has not secured any titles on hard courts in the past year, with a record of 24-19 on that surface. Her statistics reveal a winning percentage of 67.0% for her service games and 38.7% for her return games, along with a commendable break point win percentage of 45.3%.
Bucsa’s last match also took place at the Australian Open, where she faced Elina Svitolina and lost in straight sets, 4-6, 1-6.
As these two athletes gear up for their clash, the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open promises to deliver a thrilling showdown. With Kartal being favored, tennis enthusiasts can look forward to an engaging contest as both players strive for a spot in the Round of 16. Fans of women’s tennis are hopeful for an exhilarating match that showcases their talent and determination.