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Match Details
Fixture: Zhang Shuai vs Greet Minnen
Date: 29 September 2024
Tournament: China Open 2024
Round: Round of 32
Venue: National Tennis Center, Beijing, China
Category: WTA 1000
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize Money: $8,955,610
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Zhang Shuai vs Greet Minnen preview
Zhang Shuai will take on Greet Minnen in Round 32 of the 2024 China Open on Sunday, 29 September.
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Shuai has already caused a significant upset in the tournament, defeating sixth seed and US Open semifinalist Emma Navarro in the earlier round. She showcased domination in the fixture, winning the match in straight sets 6-2, 6-2. She also defeated McCartney Kessler in the Round of 128.
Shuai's performance has improved from her back-to-back first-round exits at the Korea Open and the US Open. She will be looking to end the year on a high note after maintaining just a 20% win rate in the last twelve months. Shuai was in an underwhelming slump, losing 24 matches in a row before defeating a Top 10 ranked player in Navarro. The 35-year-old Chinese has been on the tour for 21 years and is one of the most experienced players at the tournament.
Minnen, on the other hand, defeated Anastasia Potapova in the Round of 64 in three sets 7-2, 2-6, 6-4. She also defeated Erika Andreeva in the Round of 128 in straight sets. She had earlier participated in the Jasmin Open, reaching Round 16, defeating Aliona Falei.
Minnen had also reached the second round at the US Open, where Dona Vekic got the better of her in straight sets. She has maintained a 48% win rate in the last twelve months and enters this fixture firmly, being more clinical on her breakpoints.
Zhang Shuai vs Greet Minnen head-to-head
Shuai and Minnen have not locked horns on previous occasions; hence their head-to-head account is settled at 0-0.
Zhang Shuai vs Greet Minnen odds
All odds will be updated as soon as more information is available.
Zhang Shuai vs Greet Minnen prediction
This fixture promises a thrilling match because Shuai is known for her baseline game and not taking many risks by moving forward to the net. Minnen, on the other hand, thrives through her volleys and can also cover the court well. Shuai's game has been on a decline since last year. However, her recent triumph at the China Open so far suggests she is making a comeback.
Minnen, on the other hand, has been on an upward trajectory, improving her rankings on the tour and making deep runs at the ITF and Challenger tournaments. Shuai's experience will be crucial in her approach to the game as she has also faced a better quality opposition (average rank of 81) than Minnen (average rank of 130) in the last twelve months.
Minnen's aggression could be another factor that drives this match, as she may try to frustrate Zhang Shuai with her unpredictable drop shots, knowing Shuai avoids the net.
Pick - Minnen will win in three sets.
