Tokyo 2024: Sofia Kenin vs Wang Xinyu preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick | Toray Pan Pacific Open

Match Details

Fixture: Sofia Kenin vs (10) Wang Xinyu

Date: October 22, 2024

Tournament: Toray Pan Pacific Open 2024

Round: First Round (Round of 32)

Venue: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan

Category: WTA 500

Surface: Hardcourt

Prize Money: $142,000

Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Amazon Prime

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Sofia Kenin vs Wang Xinyu preview

2024 Wuhan Open - Day 4 - Source: Getty

Tenth seed Wang Xinyu will face Sofia Kenin in the first round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Tuesday, October 22.

Sofia Kenin enters this tournament on the back of early exits in the Japan Women's Open, Wuhan Open, and China Open. The American has had a shaky 2024, with her best Grand Slam performance being a third-round appearance in the French Open. The World No. 155 has won just 31% of her matches in the last twelve months.

Wang Xinyu, on the other hand, enters Japan after a semifinal appearance at the Wuhan Open, where she was defeated by Paris Olympic gold medalist, Qinwen Zheng. Wang has had a promising season so far, winning 56% of her matches and also winning the silver medal in the Olympics mixed doubles. She also defeated the 2024 US Open runner-up Jessica Pegula twice this year (Wimbledon and Wuhan).

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Sofia Kenin vs Wang Xinyu head-to-head

Sofia Kenin and Wang Xinyu have met each other on three occasions, with their head-to-head being 3-0 in favor of the American.

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Sofia Kenin vs Wang Xinyu odds

Players
Sofia Kenin
Wang Xinyu

(Odds will be updated once available)

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Sofia Kenin vs Wang Xinyu prediction

Sofia Kenin opts for a defensive counterpunching approach, a strategy that has favored her in her past meetings against Wang. The American thrives on her opponent's aggression, often enticing them into going for winners and opening up windows for committing errors. Notably, Kenin is yet to lose a set against Wang Xinyu.

While Wang Xinyu is more comfortable dictating rallies from the baseline, her movement on the court has improved, and she will not hesitate in chasing the unpredictable drop shots from Kenin.

Considering their respective forms, this is expected to be a closely contested encounter. However, Kenin is the favorite going into this matchup owing to her advantage over her Chinese opponent.

Pick- Sofia Kenin to win in three sets.