Elina Svitolina – Sonai Kartal. Forecast and announcement for the WTA 250 match in Auckland

On January 9, Elina Svitolina (WTA 13) and Sonai Kartal (WTA 68) will meet in the quarterfinals of the tournament in Oakland.

The match should start at 07:00 Kyiv time.

Sport.ua together with the La Liga betting partner betting announces the upcoming match!

Elina Svitolina

The Ukrainian athlete started this season well, having already won two victories. Elina, with the number one seed, has an excellent chance for a trophy in Auckland. Svitolina defeated Varvara Grachova in the first round – 6:3, 6:1. In the second round, the athlete had more problems against the British Katie Boulter – 7:5, 6:4, but she managed to win key draws. The Ukrainian does not betray her style, she plays reliably on the back line, in some cases she outruns her rivals.

If you look at the grid, there are no top-level opponents, although even middle-class girls can compete seriously. Of the tennis players who remained at the tournament, Jovic and Eala look the most dangerous – Elina’s potential opponents in the semifinals and finals.

Sonai Kartal

The British woman is considered a strong middle-class player in world tennis, she can play a strong match against a strong opponent, although in general she cannot boast of significant successes.

Kartal started this tournament with a tough match against Janice Tjen from Indonesia – 6:1, 6:7, 6:3. It was easier in the second round against the German Ella Seidel, whom she managed to beat in two sets – 6:3, 6:1. In the first match, the athlete was saved by the first serve, she hit the court 73% of the time from the first time, in addition, she managed to execute as many as 8 aces. The match against the first seed will definitely be difficult, you will have to show your best tennis to have a chance of success.

Personal meetings

The rivals have met only once, the match took place last year at a clay tournament in Madrid, then Svitolina won in less than an hour – 6:3, 6:1.

Forecast

The Ukrainian will be the favorite in this match, Svitolina is higher in the rating and generally stronger. Kartal can surprise, but I don’t expect a sensation in the upcoming match. It may not be easy, but the Ukrainian should win due to her high class and experience. I will bet on the success of Svitolina with a handicap of -3.5 games.