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Match Details
Fixture: (WC) Sofia Kenin vs (6) Yuan Yue
Date: November 1, 2024
Tournament: Hong Kong Open 2024
Round: Quarter-final
Venue: Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Category: WTA 250
Surface: Hardcourt (Outdoor)
Prize Money: $267,082
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky UK | Canada - DAZN
Sofia Kenin vs Yuan Yue preview
Wild card Sofia Kenin will square off against Yuan Yue in a tantalizing quarterfinal clash at the 2024 Hong Kong Open on Friday, November 1.
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Sofia Kenin arrived at the Hong Kong Open following a runner-up finish at the Toray Pan Pacific Open, where she lost to Zheng Qinwen. This marked her first final appearance in over a year and her first streak of more than three consecutive wins this season.
Kenin began her Hong Kong campaign with a straightforward 6-4, 6-4 win over Japan’s Mei Yamaguchi. In the second round, she defeated big-serving Jessika Ponchet 7-5, 6-4, thus advancing to her second singles quarterfinal of the year.
Yuan, meanwhile, entered Hong Kong following a second-round exit in Guangzhou, where she suffered an upset against Thai qualifier Mananchaya Sawangkaew.
Yuan opened her Hong Kong run this week with a strong 6-3, 6-3 victory over former World No. 1 Simona Halep. In the next round, she showed impressive resilience, overcoming a one-set deficit to defeat Nao Hibino 4-6, 7-5, 6-2.
Sofia Kenin vs Yuan Yue head-to-head
Sofia Kenin and Yuan Yue have yet to face off professionally, so their head-to-head is currently locked at 0-0.
Sofia Kenin vs Yuan Yue odds
(Odds sourced from BetMGM)
Sofia Kenin vs Yuan Yue prediction
Sofia Kenin entered the Hong Kong Open with a 14-25 match record, marking a challenging singles season. Her recent runner-up finish at the Toray Pan Pacific Open, however, has boosted her confidence, and she has carried this momentum into Hong Kong, advancing to the quarterfinals without dropping a set.
Meanwhile, Yuan Yue arrived with a stronger 28-25 record and several deep runs earlier in the season. While most of her success came in the first half, she has now reached her second quarterfinal since Wimbledon. Unlike Kenin, Yuan was tested in her previous round but demonstrated impressive resilience to secure the win.
Yuan is favored to progress, due to her stronger overall form this season and a strong hard-court record. However, Kenin has won 6 of her last 7 matches, bringing winning momentum into the contest.
In the first meeting between them, fans can expect high-stakes baseline exchanges and extended rallies. The outcome may well hinge on who serves more effectively and who can capitalize early on return games.
Pick: Yuan in three sets.
