Maria Sakkari and Yue Yuan are scheduled to go against each other in the round of 32 at the Paris Olympics. Both players started the tournament with a win and they are hoping to keep their places in the tournament for as long as they can.
Maria Sakkari defeated Danka Kovinic in the round of 64, while Yue Yuan defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova in the round of 64.
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Greek player Maria Sakkari is heading back to the court for her round of 32 match against Yue Yuan. Maria Sakkari is obviously the favorite in this match as she not only ranks higher on the WTA ranking, but she’s had 2 decent wins over Yue Yuan in the past.
Maria Sakkari started strong with a win over Danka Kovinic in the round of 64. She won the match by a score of 6-0,6-1. Her stats in the match were: 2 aces, 3 double faults, 29/43 first serve, 7 service games played, 4/5 break points saved, 6 service games won, 13/18 first serve return points and 6 break points converted.
Yue Yuan
Chinese international Yue Yuan also made it to the round of 32 stage after her positive start in the first round of the Paris Olympics. Yue Yuan will however be fighting against tough odds as she challenges Maria Sakkari in the round of 32 stage. She is yet to defeat Maria in her career and she’s lost both meetings in the past.
Yue Yuan took on Ekaterina Alexandrova in the round of 64 stage and she won in 3 sets by a 5-7,7-6,2-6 score in the end. According to records, she had the following stats: 2 aces, 2 double faults, 79/104 first serve, 16 service games played, 7/13 break points saved, 10 service games won, 42/86 first serve return points and 9 break points converted.
Expert Betting Tips
Looking at the current form and ranking, Maria Sakkari is likely to win this match. Experience, consistency, and superior physical conditioning make her the favorite against Yue Yuan. While Yuan can trouble most opponents with her aggressive style, Sakkari's defensive skills combined with the ability to effectively counter-punch should help her navigate through any challenges Yuan may present.
- Maria Sakkari to Win 2-0 at 1.6 Odds
- Under 19.5 Games Total at 1.76 Odds
- Over 8.5 First Set at 1.61 Odds