Elena Pridankina vs Alexandra Shubladze Prediction & Picks - WTA Hong Kong Open
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Tennis Picks
At the WTA event in Hong Kong, on Thursday, it's Russia vs Georgia, as Elena Pridankina takes on Alexandra Shubladze. The early market has the Georgian, who is the higher-ranked player, down as quite a strong favorite, but can we pick holes in that? The answer is yes. She did beat a very decent player last time out, but that was a tough match, so there's a decent chance that she'll struggle to be at her best here.
At odds of +175, Elena Pridankina is hard to resist. The Russian player is ranked below her opponent, but she arrives in decent shape, and let's face it, she's not exactly up against a top player. She also defeated Alexandra Shubladze, in straight sets no less, when the pair met on a hard court late last year. The early market appears to be underestimating her chances, that's for sure.
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Elena Pridankina - Alexandra Shubladze Key Points
- When the pair met on a hard court last season, Elena Pridankina came out on top.
- Elena Pridankina has never lost to Alexandra Shubladze.
- Elena Pridankina had an easier time than her opponent during the previous round and should have more left in the tank as a result.
- Alexandra Shubladze was involved in an energy-sapping three-set match last time out.
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Our Elena Pridankina vs Alexandra Shubladze Prediction
Elena Pridankina had an easier time of it than her opponent during the last round, and we cannot ignore this. Sure, that win over Liudmila Samsonova delivered by Alexandra Shubladze was pleasing, but she needed to put in a huge effort to get over the line, which has likely left her without a full tank. The same simply cannot be said for Pridankina.
If we add to the mix that the Russian won in straight sets when these two met less than a year ago, she really does look generously priced. Value seekers should bet on Pridankina to win at anything bigger than +125.
Our Elena Pridankina vs Alexandra Shubladze Pick: Elena Pridankina to Win.
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