Mayar Sherif vs Varvara Lepchenko Tips

Sherif is ranked higher and in better form on clay, with a proven ability to win key games and convert break points. Her physical stamina and aggressive style give her an advantage against the experienced but slower Lepchenko. Sherif won the tournament in 2024 and will now be motivated to defend the points in the rankings. Sherif plays right-handed; Lepchenko is left-handed. This always makes the match more tactical because the left-hander can create awkward angles on both sides of the court. Sherif dominated their only direct rivalry so far, 6-1, 6-4 on clay. This means that her style worked against Lepchenko.

Will tip Sherif to win this one in straight sets. Despite Lepchenko arguably having the higher peak in her career, I don't think she has the same recovery ability that Sherif does.

This should be a good game. With both players having dropped sets this week, I can see it going the distance, and I'd back the better-ranked Mayar Sherif to win.

Varvara Lepchenko played solidly in Argentina, winning three matches and dropping just one set. She beat Pigossi 6-1, 6-2 and could surprise Sherif, who had problems in the recent 2-1 win against Dolehide. Still, both players have been playing well recently, and all three sets might be needed to decide a winner.

Mayar Sheriff is number 93 in the world rankings and she can dominate this match today with Varvara Lepchenko numbet 157 in the world rankings. Sheriff won the previous meeting in straight sets.