Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Gabriela Knutson Tips

Ekaterina Alexandrova has a very aggressive style with flat shots, early contact, a strong serve, and she likes faster conditions. This is a typical mismatch ??' you don't think who will hit, but you think how much they will hit. The only real risk is Alexandrova killing herself with errors if she makes 30+ UEs or if she loses rhythm. Knutson is low level, outside the top 200, and has limited experience at WTA level. She doesn't have the weapons at Alexandrova's level. I'll bet on Alexandrova handicap, under games, and 2-0 sets.

Alexandrova might be in the top 20 WTA at the moment, but her form is completely down. She comes after six losses in her last seven matches.

By all accounts this should be Alexandrova in straight sets by quite a margin. Check the handicap. I'll go all in on Alexandrova here.

Alexandrova is heavily favored, but her aggressive style can lead to fluctuations. Knutson could capitalize on any inconsistency to steal a set. Over the full match, Alexandrova’s power and shot-making should prevail, making a 2??'1 win a plausible outcome despite the odds gap.

Knutson might not be a top player, but she could take advantage here of the Russian's terrible form, who has won just one match since early February.