Svitolina vs. Pliskova
As we predicted in our quarter-finals analysis, Kaia Kanepi proved to be a tough opponent for Karolina Pliskova. Nevertheless, the defending champion started to find rhythm in the second set with a 3-6 7-5 6-2 win over the 2012 Brisbane International winner. Once again, Karolina\’s serve proved decisive with an impressive average of 1.00 ace per service game. Adding to this, the former world no.1 ended the match with a dominant performance. Besides not facing a single break point in the decisive set, Pliskova won 64.44% of the points played on Kanepi\’s second serve after losing the opening set.
For the third consecutive year, Elina Svitolina secured a spot at the Brisbane International semi-finals. After two consecutive defeats at this stage of the competition, the 23-year-old is trying to go a step further and reach her first ever final in Queensland. Taking a look now at Elina\’s campaign on this event, the world no.6 recovered from a set down against Johanna Konta. However, the British No.1 was forced to retire due to a right hip injury in the middle of the deciding set.
These two players will face each other for the 7th time in their careers with Pliskova winning 83.33% of their previous six meetings on the WTA Tour.
Despite Karolina\’s dominance on the h2h, the Ukrainian emerged victorious from their most recent encounter at the 2017 Internazionali BNL d\’Italia. Adding to this, the conditions are slower at night, which makes it even harder for Pliskova to overcome such a great defender as Svitolina. With this in mind, our advice is for you to take advantage of the value on Elina\’s tennis betting odds.
Best Play: Elina Svitolina ML at 27/20 at Pinnacle
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