Paula Badosa vs Simona Halep Prediction: Can the Spanish Defy her Lead in the Competition

Fourth Round fixtures have always been interesting and eye catchy to witness. In the upcoming knockout game, Paula Badosa of Spain will be up against Romanian Simona Halep. Going in the game, both players will be on their toes to win and set a match winning consistency as they look to play the all-important quarterfinals. The World No. 4 Badosa will leave no stone unturned to win the contest and qualify for the next round. Simultaneously, Simona Halep will be eager to use all her previous experience and win the game.

With the victory in Sydney, Badosa had an outstanding start to the year. She then built on that success by making it all the way to the round of 16 at the Australian Open. She got a little deviated after that, but in North America she found her way again, making it to the semifinals in Indian Wells and the quarterfinals in Miami and Charleston. Her sole memorable performance during the European clay season was her semifinal appearance in Stuttgart. Badosa has all the experience, and the skill to win the game and make a bold statement before the quarterfinals. Sadly, Badosa retired from tennis after suffering a calf injury during her play in the third round at Roland Garros. The fourth seed could only compete in one Eastbourne pre-Wimbledon tournament due to injury when she dropped her opening game.

World No. 1 for Ormer Meanwhile, Halep has recovered this year following an injury-plagued 2021. Prior to falling to Alize Cornet in the Australian Open fourth round, the Romanian won the Melbourne Summer Set 1 championship. She also reached the hardcourt semifinals in Dubai and Indian Wells before competing on clay in Madrid. The two-time Grand Slam winner has thus far had a fruitful grasscourt swing. The 30-year-old made a name for herself as one of the early favorites to win Wimbledon after reaching the semifinals in Birmingham and Bad Homburg.

Going in the game, Simona Halep and Paula Badosa are expected to put up a nail-biting show. Every set is expected to be decided in the last point, making the game total to be over 25. I will be backing Simona Halep to win and the winning margin to be very low and precise.

• Simona Halep to Win for 1.53
• Total Over 24.5 for 2.53
• Handiсap Paula Badosa Gibert (+3.5) for 1.86