Thailand Open 2024: Clara Tauson vs Katie Volynets preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick

Match Details

Fixture: (69) Clara Tauson vs (59) Katie Volynets

Date: 16 September 2024

Tournament: Thailand Open 2024

Round: First Round (Round of 32)

Venue: Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

Category: WTA 250

Surface: Hardcourt

Prize Money: $267,082

Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - DAZN | India - Tennis Channel

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Clara Tauson vs Katie Volynets preview

Clara Tauson at the 2024 US Open - Day 4 - Source: Getty

Clara Tauson will take on Katie Volynets in the first round of the Thailand Open 2024 on 16 September.

The match will be held at True Arena Hua Hin in Thailand. Tauson entered this tournament after competing in the US Open, where she reached the second round. She was defeated by Diane Shnaider in the second round in straight sets, 4-6, 4-6. Volynets, on the other hand, was beaten by Karolina Muchova in the first round itself in straight sets, 3-6, 5-7.

Volynets has been the sixth-highest player in the draw of the Thailand Open and will be looking to capitalize on the fixture with her strong counterpunching style, strong defense, and speed in reaching even the most balls. Tauson, on the other hand, is an aggressive baseline player using her service as a lethal weapon to neutralize her opponent's options.

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Clara Tauson vs Katie Volynets head-to-head

Tauson and Volynets have yet to face each other professionally in a match.

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Clara Tauson vs Katie Volynets odds

Players	Moneyline	Handicap	Total Games
Clara Tauson
Katie Volynets

Odds will be updated once available.

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Clara Tauson vs Katie Volynets prediction

In the past year, Volynets has maintained a 67% win ratio compared to Tauson, who has won 58% of her matches. Both players have consistently appeared on the Challenger and ITF Levels Tournament throughout the year. The average ranks of their opponents are also not significantly different, adding thrill to this match, with both pushing each other through the distance. Where Volynets has faced players with an average rank of 170, Tauson has faced players with an average rank of 150.

With contrasting playstyles and a zeal for victory, their match is expected to go to the third set. In this scenario, their under-pressure performances will determine who fares better. Volynets has won 52% of her deciding set games, while Tauson has won 47% of her deciding sets. She also has a better defensive composure, saving 58% of her breakpoints in recent form, while Tauson has saved 56% of hers. Volynets is more clinically converting her breakpoints at 47%, while Tauson has converted 46% of hers.

Last year Volynets won 66.67% of matches played (W/L 50/ 25), with Tauson winning 57.63% (W/L 34/ 25)

Pick: Volynets will win in three sets.