Mutua Madrid Open Women’s Singles Final
The start of the post-Serena Williams period of 2017 has undoubtedly given us a lot of live betting twist and turns, from the early dismissal of Maria Sharapova to the quarter-final upset of the top-seeded Angelique Kerber.
Indeed, the absence of a dominant force like Serena opened up the title race wide; and as online betting resumes with only two stars remaining, the only question left is: who will shine the brightest in Madrid?
Kristina Mladenovic vs Simona Halep
Most sports betting predictions have Simona Halep defending her crown in Madrid. After all, she is considered as the best clay courter on tour today who is getting stronger and stronger with every game and win.
However, it would be unwise to write off Kristina Mladenovic, especially with her 3-2 head-to-head record against the Romanian clay specialist.
Experience will be Halep’s primary weapon on Sunday’s much-awaited finale; and with the fact that she’s starting to play to her full potential as proven in her straight set victories over CoCo Vandeweghe and Anastasia Sevastova, she’ll be a tougher nut to crack.
Not to mention that she’ll be playing on clay which, clearly, is her comfort zone.
Mladenovic, nonetheless, has the ability to push Halep to the limits. She has done it three times already, and with the consistency she has shown so far, there’s no denying that she can do it again. It should also help her that she has more variety and flair in her game besides her usual aggressiveness.
Her win over Svetlana Kuznetsova – which could be described as her most impressive showing in the tournament – should also keep her confident entering the match.
Both players are in excellent form, so we could be in for a three-set thriller tomorrow. I expect Halep’s solid movement and defensive skills to make a big difference for her, though she should still have a difficult time handling Mladenovic’s serve and aggressive style.
It’s hard to bet against Halep on clay, so she should be a solid choice on Money Line odds that pays at 1.56. However, I think Mladenovic will be able to keep the game close, so betting on the World No.17 on Game Handicap +3.00 @ 1.92 is worth considering.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
