Xinyu Wang vs Antonia Ruzic Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Hong Kong Open
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
Sixth seed Xinyu Wang will be up against Antonia Ruzic in the second round at the Hong Kong Open. The two are set to meet for the first time ever in a battle for a quarter-final slot. Wang has had a poor record in the second round this season, and our prediction tips her struggles to continue.
In straight sets, Wang saw off Adithya Karunaratne in the first round. Before the win, Wang was on a run of four straight defeats, having failed to win more than a match in three events.
The first round win was Wang’s fourth in the last 10 outings, and she has compiled a shaky 26-25 record for the season. She goes into this encounter placed 38th in the live ranking.
Ruzic comes into this fixture on a losing run, having compiled a 25-30 record for the season. She has, however, fared a bit better in the second round at the tour level this season, being on a 4-4 record ahead of this encounter.
The Croatian is coming off a straight-set win over Alina Charaeva in the first round to start off her Hong Kong debut on a high.
Ruzic’s best run this season has been in Hobart, where she graced the semis. Coming here, the 23-year-old sits 78th in the live ranking.
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Xinyu Wang - Antonia Ruzic Key Points
- Wang has managed to win at least a set in six of her last 10 matches.
- Wang has recorded a 6-12 record in the second round this season.
- Seven of Ruzic’s last 10 matches were settled in three sets.
- Six of Wang’s last 10 matches ended in defeat.
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Our Xinyu Wang vs Antonia Ruzic Prediction
Second round matches haven’t borne the best of times for Wang this season. She has lost 12 of her 18 matches at this stage this season, and this being a tricky encounter, there will be no guarantees here.
Six of her latest 10 matches ended in defeat, and the 25-year-old doesn’t have any meaningful momentum. Ruzic hasn’t won much either, but her recent form suggests she has a chance here, though going the long way. Our prediction for Xinyu Wang v Antonia Ruzic is for the exact score: 1-2.
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