Diana Shnaider vs Ekaterina Makarova Prediction & Picks - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix
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Prediction:
Diana Shnaider will win 2-1.
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by Lou Aguila in Tennis Picks
No.1 seed Diana Shnaider will try to advance deeper into the Hungarian Grand Prix championship rounds on Thursday as she battles qualifier Ekaterina Makarova in an all-Russian showdown in Budapest, Hungary. Shnaider dodged a bullet in the first round after fending off a spirited upset attempt from Hungary’s Fanny Stollar 6-3 3-6 6-4. The 20-year-old Russian phenom landed 61 per cent of her first serves and won 33 points off of them. Shnaider aims to add another WTA title to the two hardware she won on hard courts early this year. Meanwhile, Makarova will face Shnaider with three consecutive wins under her belt. The world’s No.163 defeated Emily Appleton, Katarina Zavatska and Timea Babos to reach this tournament stage.
Diana Shnaider - Ekaterina Makarova Key Points
- Diana Shnaider is the No.1 seed in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- Diana Shnaider is now ranked at No.28 in the WTA rankings.
- Diana Shnaider guns for her third WTA title this year.
- Ekaterina Makarova has beaten three opponents to reach the second round of the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Our Diana Shnaider vs Ekaterina Makarova Prediction
Shnaider, who jumps to No.28 in the latest WTA world rankings, is steadily gaining the respect of fans, media and even sportsbooks after putting together an impressive 2024 campaign. Entering her second-round match against Makarova, Shnaider is listed at -1100, proving he’s now being recognized among the elites in the WTA tour. The transition from grass court to clay might not have been smooth for Shnaider in her first match, but we are expecting a sharper and better version of her against Makarova. Our betting prediction for Diana Shnaider vs. Ekaterina Makarova: Bet on Shnaider to win 2-0, -275, at BetMM.
Prediction:
Diana Shnaider will win 2-1.
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