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Match Details
Fixture: (30) Caroline Garcia vs (43) Magdalena Fręch
Date: 15 September 2024
Tournament: Guadalajara Open 2024
Round: Semifinal
Venue: Panamerican Tennis Center, Zapopan, Guadalajara, Mexico
Category: WTA 500
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize Money: $922,573
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Amazon Prime Video
Caroline Garcia vs Magdalena Fręch preview
Caroline Garcia is set to take on Magdalena Frech in the Guadalajara Open Akron 2024 semifinals as the fourth and fifth seeds, respectively. Garcia was supposed to face Marie Bouzkova in the quarterfinal but got a walkover.
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She had defeated Japan's Ena Shibahara in the Round of 16, 7-6, 7-6, to move ahead in the tournament. On the other hand, Frech had defeated Marina Stakusic in the quarterfinal in straight sets.
Both players have contrasting playstyles, with Garcia having a more potent serve and an aggressive all-court baseline play, while Frech is a counterpuncher with a defensive approach to her game. Garcia is the more experienced player and will be looking to dominate Frech.
Caroline Garcia vs Magdalena Fręch head-to-head
Garcia and Frech have met each other on one occasion before this fixture in this year's Australian Open, where Frech was victorious, 6-4, 7-6.
Caroline Garcia vs Magdalena Fręch odds
Odds sourced from BetMGM.
Caroline Garcia vs Magdalena Fręch's prediction
Garcia has won 53% of her matches in the past year, while Frech has won 58%. Both competed on different levels, with Garcia playing on the Masters series compared to Frech, who was mainly featured on the Main Tour.
The quality of opposition they have faced in the past year will be crucial in understanding who may fare better, as Garcia has played against players with an average rank of 70. In contrast, Frech has played against players with an average rank of 111 in the past year.
With the two players looking to make a place in the final, this fixture could go the distance. Their under-pressure performances will be noted as Garcia has managed to save 63% of her breakpoints compared to Frech, saving just 51% of hers. Both the players have the same breakpoint conversion statistic at 43%, adding more thrill to the fixture.
Pick: Frech will win in three sets.
