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Match Details
Fixture: (5) Magdalena Frech vs Olivia Gadecki
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Match Timing: Approx. 5 pm local time
Tournament: Guadalajara Open Akron 2024
Round: Final
Venue: Panamerican Tennis Center, Venue is Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Category: WTA 500
Surface: Hard (Outdoor)
Prize Money: $922,573
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN+
Magdalena Frech vs Olivia Gadecki preview
Fifth seed Magdalena Frech will square off against qualifier Olivia Gadecki in the final of the 2024 Guadalajara Open Akron on Sunday, September 15 at approximately 5:00 p.m. local time after the women's doubles final.
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Frech kicked off her campaign in Guadalajara with a routine 6-4, 6-4 win over Emina Bektas in the first round. She then came back from a set down in the following round to defeat Ashlyn Krueger to secure a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory.
In the quarterfinals, Frech returned to her best form with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Marina Stakusic. Up against fourth seed Caroline Garcia in the semifinals, she played the crucial points more effectively, clinching a 7-6 (4), 7-5 victory in an energy-sapping contest.
Gadecki, who was seeded ninth in the qualifiers, defeated Timea Babos and third seed Maya Joint to secure a place in the main draw. She began her main draw campaign with a commanding 6-4, 6-3 victory over Sloane Stephens and then followed up with a shock 6-3, 6-3 win over second seed Danielle Collins.
Gadecki then navigated her way through a tight three-setter against Martina Trevisan in the quarterfinals, sealing a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 win. She continued her strong performance in the semifinals, where she easily defeated Camila Osorio with a 6-2, 6-3 win.
Magdalena Frech vs Olivia Gadecki head-to-head
Magdalena Frech and Olivia Gadecki have not faced off in professional competition and so their head-to-head currently stands at 0-0.
Magdalena Frech vs Olivia Gadecki odds
Odds sourced from BetMGM
Magdalena Frech vs Olivia Gadecki prediction
Magdalena Frech and Olivia Gadecki enter the contest in excellent form, both vying for their first WTA title.
Frech has been in top shape all week in Guadalajara, dropping only one set in a total of nine. She has been solid on serve and has effectively used her net play to her advantage. Her unforced errors have been minimal which has translated into her playing the bigger points better.
Gadecki, meanwhile, has also been playing some of her best tennis this week and has been fearless in her approach so far. Her return game has been outstanding, with her converting approximately 60% of her break-point opportunities. She has also been strong on serve, especially on the second serve.
Frech enters the contest as a slight favorite given her vast experience and superior match record on tour this season. She's also played one WTA final this year already as opposed to Gadecki who will be contesting in her first-ever final. The Australian, however, has caused a couple of upsets already this week and is quite capable of causing another.
The winner could ultimately boil down to who holds their nerve better in the crucial moments and creates early inroads on the return. Coming to the net will be crucial to keep the points short in what will very likely be a tightly contested affair.
Pick: Gadecki in three sets.
