In the Round Robin at the Akron WTA Finals Guadalajara on Saturday, we have Aryna Sabalenka, who is ranked No. 1, facing off against Qinwen Zheng, who is ranked No. 7. Sabalenka’s last match was a dominant win against Ashlyn Krueger, with a score of 6-2, 6-2, at the China Open. On the other hand, Zheng’s last match was also a victory, as she defeated Nadia Podoroska 6-3, 6-2 in the Round of 32 at the China Open.
The Akron WTA Finals Guadalajara is heating up with this exciting Round Robin matchup between Sabalenka and Zheng. The match is set to take place on Saturday, November 2, on a hard court surface. For those who can’t make it to the event in person, you can catch all the action live on the Tennis Channel on Fubo.
Let’s take a closer look at the stats for this matchup. Sabalenka has been impressive on hard courts this year, with a record of 28-5 and three tournament wins. She has a strong winning percentage of 82.1% in service games and 40.4% in return games on hard courts. Zheng, on the other hand, is looking to secure her first tournament title on a hard court in 2024. She has a record of 15-7 on hard courts this year and has won 31.7% of her return games.
In terms of betting odds, Sabalenka is the favorite to win the 2024 Akron WTA Finals Guadalajara, with odds of -145. On the other hand, Zheng has odds of +350 to win the tournament. These odds are courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook and were updated on Friday at 9:57 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, you can access the USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
It’s clear that both Sabalenka and Zheng are strong contenders in this matchup, and fans can expect an exciting and competitive game between these two talented players. Be sure to tune in to the live stream to catch all the action as it unfolds at the Akron WTA Finals Guadalajara.