Veronika Kudermetova vs Danielle Collins Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Doha

Prediction published on 11/02/2024, 05:25  by Nella Wagah in Tennis Predictions

Veronika Kudermetova, 13th seed, and the qualifier Danielle Collins will battle in the first round at the Qatar Open. The winner will then play either Sofia Kenin or Marie Bouzkova for a place in the third round. Veronika Kudermetova has started the season poorly and has managed just one win in four outings. She has lost her last three matches and was eliminated in the first round in Abu Dhabi in her last outing. But as she has dominated this fixture with Collins, the 26-year-old will be confident of a win here. Kudermetova has defeated Collins both times they have met with the most recent meeting being last season. The Russian’s struggles have seen her drop two places in the live ranking and is now placed at number 18.

Danielle Collins is having a better and stronger start to the year and will fancy her chances of progressing here. The American has won seven of the 11 matches she has played with two of those coming in the Doha qualifiers. She defeated Laura Siegemund in straight sets to advance to the main draw in what is her debut in this event. Collins rose from the qualifying rounds in her last tournament, Abu Dhabi, and won her first-round tie before exiting soon after. Seeking her first win over Kudermetova is also extra motivation to progress past this round. Collins starts the week having moved up nine places in the live ranking to 62nd place.