Julia Riera vs Polona Hercog Tips

Riera is the much higher-ranked player of the two by a mile, and she's favored to win both the match and the first set, and do it in straight sets.

Riera is 192nd in the WTA Ranking and Hercog is 911th. Riera comes here after 3 wins and 7 losses in her last 10 matches in all competitions, including 4 losses in her last 5 matches on clay. Hercog has 4 wins in her last 10 matches and she has 5 wins in her last 10 matches on clay. At these odds, I will try Hercog.

Riera holds a statistical edge in ranking, recent match rhythm and surface performance. She should comfortably take this match in straight sets.

Riera is sharper on clay and enters with stronger momentum. Expect Riera to strike early, break serve, and take control of the opener.

Riera comes here after she lost the first set in 7 of her last 10 matches in all competitions, including 3 first set losses in her last 4 matches on clay. Hercog comes here after she won the first set in 5 of her last 10 matches, and at these odds, I will try Hercog to win the first set.

Riera should cover the games spread as she breaks early and clean service games. Her clay court coverage and ranking edge support this outcome.