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At just 19 years of age, Gauff has already made her mark on the professional circuit with numerous last-eight appearances since 2022. She will fancy her chances against the experienced Alexandrova, the Hertogenbosch champion has showcased her dominance on grass, boasting an impressive 6-0 record over the past two weeks. Get the latest tennis betting tips and predictions here.
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Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Cori Gauff – Match Predictions
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Cori Gauff to Win
Despite Ekaterina’s recent success at Hertogenbosch, Coco is a formidable opponent for her. The Russian will bring her unwavering determination and grass-court expertise to the upcoming match against Gauff. They were locked in a battle the last time they faced off, the three-set affair finishing in favour of the American as two tiebreakers were needed to find a victor. With Gauff defeating Katerina Siniakova in straight sets with ease and showcasing a habit of making it to the last eight, it is difficult to bet against her.
Over 20.5 Games
Alexandrova’s resilience was on show in the Hertogenbosch final, where she clinched the title with a tiebreak win in the final set. She does not lay her weapons down for anyone and Gauff learnt this the hard way in the 2021 Dubai Open meeting. Two tie-breaks were seen in that duel and we would not count against a long-drawn affair in their latest meeting. With both rivals showcasing their appetite for victory and digging deep to overcome their recent rivals, at least Over 21.5 Games will be seen in this Berlin Open encounter.
Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Cori Gauff Preview
Our predictions for this match have now been established, let’s see how these players have fared so far in the Berlin Open.
Ekaterina Alexandrova
Ekaterina likes to play on grass and it is evident from her impressive record of 12 wins and only 1 loss on grass courts in the past year. In the current campaign, she has added six more victories to her name and the Hertogenbosch title. She is a force to be reckoned with and continues to showcase her ability to perform at the highest level. Known for her resilience which was on show as she erased a break deficit twice in her previous match against compatriot Liudmila Samsonova.
Cori Gauff
Gauff rise to prominence has been impressive, with 15 quarterfinal appearances since the start of the 2022 season. The American’s remarkable achievements include a title in Auckland and strong performances in Dubai, Indian Wells, and Roland-Garros. She possesses a powerful and dynamic playing style, which allows her to strike winners and dominate her opponents. Gauff’s success on grass courts is evident, as she reached the semifinals in this very tournament last year.
Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Cori Gauff Head to Head
Duels between Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Cori Gauff have gone in one, in favour of the British star.
This is the first meeting between Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Cori Gauff on the ATP tour.
- 12/01/21 Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Cori Gauff won 2-1 (Delray Beach, Hard)
- 03/01/19 Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Cori Gauff won 2-0 (Hopman Cup, Indoor Hard)
Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Cori Gauff Match Details
- When will this match start? This match starts at 10:00 GMT on 22 June.
- Who is the top seed of the Berlin Open? Aryna Sabalenka is the top seed at Berlin Open.
- Where is the match being played? The venue for this fixture is Rot-Weiss Tennis Club in Berlin.
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