Zeynep Sonmez vs Elvina Kalieva Prediction & Picks - Memphis Classic
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Tennis Picks
The WTA event in Memphis rolls on Thursday, and there are now just 16 competitors left in the draw. One of those hopefuls is Zeynep Sonmez, who as the fourth seed, will be looking to go very deep this week. This match against Elvina Kalieva, who is currently ranked outside of the top 100, is a clear opportunity for the Turkish up-and-comer to make the quarter finals.
Even at odds of -175, Zeynep Sonmez may be a little generously priced to win this match. The Turkish competitor has improved significantly this season, while her recent hard-court record against lower-ranked players is not easy to ignore. Kalieva has struggled when facing top-100 players in recent times and that is also not easy to ignore, so if you're looking a for a likely winner who may just be a little too big in the early betting, then look no further than Zeynep Sonmez.
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Zeynep Sonmez - Elvina Kalieva Key Points
- Zeynep Sonmez defeated a lower-ranked player during the first round.
- Zeynep Sonmez has won each of her last five hard-court matches against lower-ranked players.
- When Elvina Kalieva last faced a top-100 player on a hard court, she lost in straight sets.
- Elvina Kalieva has lost three of her last four matches against higher-ranked players.
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Our Zeynep Sonmez vs Elvina Kalieva Prediction
If Zeynep Sonmez wants to establish herself as a serious top-50 player, then this is the sort of match that she needs to win. The Turk has taken a serious stride forward in recent times, and on hard courts, she's done very well at justifying favoritism against lower-ranked players, which means that she should probably be a little stronger in the betting, especially as her opponent has recently struggled to keep up against top-100 players.
Our Zeynep Sonmez vs Elvina Kalieva Pick: Zeynep Sonmez to Win.
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