Mai Hontama vs Lilli Tagger Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Prague Open
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
The qualifier Mai Hontama and the unseeded Lilli Tagger will play each other next in the second round in Prague. This is their first career meeting. Tagger has struggled in the second round lately, and here she faces a big hitter, leading to our prediction in Hontama's favor.
Hontama produced one of the big results of the opening round as she eliminated seventh seed Diane Parry. The Japanese star, who is yet to lose a set this week, won by the loss of four games.
It was her first win at this event after she lost in the first round in her debut last season. The 26-year-old has won 26 matches competing in and outside the tour.
Following her latest victory, Hontama has shot up 15 places in the live ranking to 188th.
Lilli Tagger sits more than 100 places above Hontama in the WTA. She is currently 73rd in the live ranking following her latest win. Tagger, who is making her Prague debut, defeated the qualifier Gao Xinyu in the first round. She won in straight sets.
The teenager is having a strong year and has so far compiled a 23-15 record with 17 victories on hard courts. Tagger is looking to secure passage into the quarter-finals of a tour event for the second time.
A last eight finalist in Linz, Tagger has been eliminated three times in the second round on tour.
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Mai Hontama v Lilli Tagger Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3 | 1.34 |
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3.1 | 1.37 |
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3.05 | 1.38 |
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3.1 | 1.37 |
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3.1 | 1.37 |
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Who will win the Mai Hontama vs Lilli Tagger Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Mai Hontama vs Lilli Tagger match is: Mai Hontama wins.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Mai Hontama vs Lilli Tagger game on 23/07/2026 of the current WTA Prague Open season:
- Mai Hontama has a 45.84% chance to win against Lilli Tagger according to Betway ⭐ with the odds of 3.25.
- Lilli Tagger has a 54.16% probability of winning facing Mai Hontama ⭐ with odds of 1.38 at Melbet.
Mai Hontama vs Lilli Tagger Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Mai Hontama has a 45.84 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| Mai Hontama | 45.84 % |
| Lilli Tagger | 54.16 % |
Mai Hontama vs Lilli Tagger Form
Mai Hontama and Lilli Tagger Last Matches
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2/6 (33%)
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3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
21 Jul 2026 - WTA Prague Open
15 Jul 2026 - WTA Athens
13 Jul 2026 - WTA Athens
12 Jul 2026 - WTA Athens
29 Jun 2026 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
20 Jun 2026 - WTA Eastbourne International
Mai Hontama - Lilli Tagger Key Points
- Hontama has won three straight fixtures.
- In her last 10 outings, Tagger has lost six times.
- Hontama has won over 230 times on hard courts in her career.
- Tagger hasn’t won a second-round tie in six consecutive events.
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Our Mai Hontama vs Lilli Tagger Prediction
Our prediction for Mai Hontama v Lilli Tagger is that Mai Hontama wins. Hontama has picked up enough momentum to push her a few more rounds in Prague. She has won the three matches she has played so far this week without dropping a set.
Meanwhile, Tagger has struggled with her form, though she’s coming off a win. She has lost three times in the second round at tour events this season. Tagger is also facing a hard-court specialist, who is straight from a big win over a seeded opponent.
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