Shuai Zhang vs Veronika Erjavec Tips

Odds are a bit low, but in my opinion, Erjavec is no match for Zhang. So it's still kind of a free bet to take, and I did take it. So here we go, Zhang probably for the 2-0 win.

The rivals are close to the top 100 in the world rankings, occupying 100th and 121st positions. With such odds, you can try betting on Erjavec to win.

Zhang played some really good stuff this season, and the likes of Veronika are no longer a sort of threat that they would've been when her game was struggling 12 months ago. She's improved her service game but also her fitness and has a much greater fluidity around the court. Her results have skyrocketed since.

VE is a top-class player, and although this will be tough, if she continues her good recent form as shown in this event and her strong serve, I just think she can win through here in straight sets.

Zhang comes here after she won the first set in 6 of her last 10 matches in all competitions (all on hard). Erjavec comes here after she won the first set in 8 of her last 10 matches, including a first set win in her first match here in Guangzhou. At these odds, I will try Erjavec to win the first set.