Happy New Year to all tennis enthusiasts! What a way to begin 2025: an electric WTA Brisbane semi-final between World No. 1, the Belarusian powerhouse Aryna Sabalenka, and the rising star Mira Andreeva from Russia, positioned 16th. Both players have given their A-game in Brisbane, and this will be one of those matches that everyone would love to watch for excellence in skill, determination, and difference in style.
Will the dominant form of Sabalenka overpower the fearless flair of Andreeva, or can the young Russian cause another upset to seal her status as a star of the future? Let's break this highly anticipated encounter down.
Claim Welcome BonusAryna Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka, coming into the semifinals, will undoubtedly go in as a favorite. With three commanding straight-set victories in Brisbane already under her belt, she truly has shown the world why she attained the ranking position of No. 1-the blend of raw power, precision, and steely mental strength.
Sabalenka was clinical in her quarterfinal victory over Marie Bouzkova, 6-3, 6-4.
With every victory, Sabalenka continues to extend her outstanding form from the 2024 season, when she cemented her status as one of the most consistent players on Tour. She is expected to bring her characteristic power game into the match, as she will be targeting Andreeva's less experienced backhand with powerful forehands and punishing serves.
Mira Andreeva
Mira Andreeva is the underdog who has nothing to lose, and that makes her dangerous. On the back of an astonishing 10-match winning streak, the 17-year-old has been defying expectations to make the semifinals. Most impressively, she beat Linda Noskova and Ons Jabeur (4-6, 6-7) for victories that showed she can keep her nerve and rise against the top guns.
Fearless coverage of the court and variety in tactics have helped Andreeva punch above her weight; now, precision will be key to using angles and drop shots to knock Sabalenka off her rhythm.
Expert Betting Tips
Given the form and head-to-head dominance by Sabalenka, Sabalenka would be the favorite. Her deep serves and aggressive baseline game are more likely to overwhelm Andreeva's defenses.
Both players have been resilient, but Andreeva is most capable of extending top players to at least longer matches. Maybe Sabalenka will win in two tight sets, but perhaps Andreeva might steal a set.
She has been dominant in first sets throughout the tournament, and an early lead could set the tone against the less experienced Andreeva.
- Aryna Sabalenka to Win First Set @ 1.46 Odds
- Aryna Sabalenka to Win @ 1.33 Odds
- Over 21.5 Total Games @ 1.80 Odds
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