With the duo of Swiatek and Gauff struggling in their more recent match, the rest of the group in this half of the draw will have grown another leg. Rybakina will lead the charge today but Kasatkina could be one that flies under the radar.
Former champion Cori Gauff is struggling. She continues to have issues on serve with 18 double faults already and will now face a player who can cause an upset. Frech has wins over Mirra Andreeva, Azarenka, Jabeur and Haddad Maia this season but it does not change the fact that she lacks the power required to challenge the top women – especially Gauff who is the best mover on tour. Irrespective, we have to continue backing the Overs in Gauff matches as she will drop serve multiple times in this match.
Bet: Over 18.5 games ($1.75)
Swiatek extended her win streak but surprisingly wash pushed to a deciding set by Lamens. Up a set and a break she was supposed to stroll to victory but being forced to play a deciding set may help her in the second week. Kalinskaya was a comfortable winner over Putintseva and will not be intimidated by Swiatek. After all, she posted a straight sets win over her in Dubai last year and was competitive in a 6-3 6-4 loss in Cincinnati a fortnight ago. Like the Overs.
Bet: Over 19.5 games ($1.91)
Osaka has brought her form from Montreal with her to the Big Apple. Baptiste could not find the court with her power game with Osaka patiently picking her off. Still not convinced that she can make the final four but her tactic in this one will be simple – attack the Kasatkina second serve. It is a weakness in her game and the main reason why she is yet to win a set against Osaka. Nevertheless, she plays with good depth and variety which if executed well, could help beat Osaka for the first time.
Bet: Kasatkina To Win A Set – YES ($2.00)
It took almost 3 hours but Muchova found a way to get past Cirstea. In contrast, Noskova was barely on court for an hour after Lys retired when down a set and 0-3. No prior battles to use as a gauge but Noskova is part of a young brigade that are starting to get noticed. She has three wins against top 10 players this season and has previously made the quarter finals at a major. Add a 4th Round showing at Wimbledon and you have a dangerous opponent. With Muchova below her best and coming off two long matches, she is there for the picking. Noskova!
Bet: Noskova WIN ($1.94)
Frech v Gauff: Over 18.5 games ($1.75)
Kalinskaya v Swiatek: Over 19.5 games ($1.91)
Kasatkina v Osaka: Kasatkina To Win A Set – YES ($2.00)
Noskova v Mudhova: Noskova WIN ($1.94)
Parry v Kostyuk: Kostyuk -4.5 ($1.95)
Alexandrova v Siegemund: Siegemund To Win A Set – YES ($2.10)
Anisimova v Cristian: Under 20.5 games ($1.83)