Qinwen Zheng and Donna Vekić are both finalists in the Paris Olympics tennis tournament. They've been by far the standout players of the tournament, recording big victories over top players.
Qinwen Zheng caused a massive upset in the semifinal as she knocked out world number 1, Iga Swiatek while Donna Vekić defeated in-form Anna-Karolina Schmiedlova.
Qinwen Zheng and Donna Vekić will play in the final match and one of these two players will be going home with the Olympics gold medal, and the runner up will receive the Silver medal.
Qinwen Zheng
Chinese star Qinwen Zheng has been a force in the Paris Olympics. At just 21 years of age and currently ranked 7th on the WTA ranking, she has established herself as a global star through her excellent performance in the Paris Olympics. Qinwen Zheng will play against Donna Vekić in the final match. Records show she had played against Donna twice in the past, winning once.
Qinwen Zheng started off her Paris Olympics campaign with a win against Sara Errani in the round of 64 (0-6,0-6), and then she defeated Arantxa Rus in the round of 32 (2-6,4-6). Qinwen progressed into the round of 16 and defeated Emma Navarro (7-6,6-7,1-6) before beating Angelique Kerber (7-6,4-6,6-7) in the quarterfinal. Finally in the semifinal, she defeated Iga Swiatek (2-6,5-7).
Donna Vekić
Donna Vekić has been a revelation in the Paris Olympics tournament and to make it to the final round is not only shocking but mind-blowing. The 28-year old Croatian was barely given a chance since the start of the competition, but she maintained a winning run up to the final game.
Donna Vekić won her first game against Lucia Bronzetti in the round of 64 (6-2,7-5) and then she progressed into the round of 32 and defeated Bianca Andreescu (6-3,6-4). Donna Vekić continued into the round of 16 and she recorded a win over Coco Gauff (7-6,6-2) and then in the quarterfinal she defeated Marta Kostyuk (4-6,6-2,6-7). Finally, in the semifinal she defeated Anna-Karolina Schmiedlova (4-6,6-0).
Expert Betting Tips
Zheng has youth and recent form slightly on her side in terms of stamina and aggression, while both players are coming after good performances. Experience and tactical nous—all-important to counter Zheng's power—now really need to be brought in by Vekić. She has to mix it up and bring in some experience to throw a spanner in the works just to put Zheng off her stride. Quite a mouthwatering contest in store. If Zheng can maintain the level of her aggressive game and cut back unforced errors significantly, then she stands a good chance of pulling through. Experience and strength of mind are on Vekić's side, making her a tough competitor, who will be looking to change things around at whatever cost. Qinwen Zheng will win because of the form she's on right now and an aggressive playing style.
- Qinwen Zheng (-2.5) Games Handicap at 1.6 Odds
- Qinwen Zheng (-3.5) Games Handicap at 1.79 Odds
- Qinwen Zheng Win 2-0 at 2.10 Odds
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