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Match Details
Fixture: Sofia Kenin vs Ekaterina Alexandrova
Date: October 8, 2024
Tournament: Wuhan Open 2024
Round: First round
Venue: Optics Valley International Tennis Center, Hubei Province, China
Category: WTA 1000
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize money: $3,221,715
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Amazon Prime | Canada - TSN
Sofia Kenin vs Ekaterina Alexandrova preview
Former World No. 4 Sofia Kenin will take on Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round of the Wuhan Open on Tuesday (October 8, 2024).
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Kenin has been working towards raising her level on the women's tour. She's chalked up nine wins from 19 matches, including third-round appearances in the Italian Open and the French Open. She also reached the second round of the US Open, where she lost to Jessica Pegula in straight sets.
The American will enter Wuhan on the back of a second-round exit in Beijing. She outfoxed Ana Bogdan in the first round but came up shy against Diana Shnaider in the second. The Russian defeated Kenin in one hour and seven minutes, 6-2, 6-3.
Ekaterina Alexandrova, meanwhile, has had a hot and cold season so far. She's garnered 23 wins from 46 matches, including a runner-up finish in the Linz Open. She also reached the semifinals in Adelaide, Miami, Rosmalen, and Monterrey, where she lost to Lulu Sun in a close three-set bout.
The Russian will enter Wuhan on the back of early exits in Seoul and Beijing. She was eliminated by Rebecca Sramkova in the second round of the China Open, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. Alexandrova will be eager to get back to winning ways in the Wuhan Open.
Sofia Kenin vs Ekaterina Alexandrova head-to-head
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Sofia Kenin vs Ekaterina Alexandrova odds
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Sofia Kenin vs Ekaterina Alexandrova prediction
Sofia Kenin truly announced herself on the women's tour with a title-winning run in the Australian Open four years back. She also reached the finals of the French Open the same year but lost to Iga Swiatek in a gripping encounter. The American has only reached the finals of a tour-level event once since then and is working towards finding her lost form. A couple of solid wins in Wuhan could set her up for a strong finish this year.
Alexandrova, on the contrary, has struggled to make an impact in any of the Majors but has been efficient during other events on tour. She was the only player to take a set off Aryna Sabalenka in New York and also defeated Iga Swiatek in the Miami Open. She will be eager to finish the season on a high and make a deep run in Wuhan.
Considering their current form and results on the main tour, Alexandrova will be the clear favorite to come out on top. Her formidable all-around game and anticipation skills on the court should help her secure a win in the first round.
Pick: Alexandrova to win in three sets.
