Betting tip: tennis double tomorrow morning!
Mcnally showed good form in last tournament and Krueger put up a good fight against Swiatek last.
Match: Mcnally vs Kraus + Krueger vs Tjen
League / Competition: WTA Tour
Our Pick: McNally and Krueger to win
Odds: 2.52
Market: Match Winner
Analyst Confidence: 5/5
Caty McNally looks like a solid option in this WTA Osaka matchup. She holds a slightly higher singles ranking than Sinja Kraus and won their only previous encounter, giving her a useful psychological advantage heading into this contest.
Kraus has shown good form by coming through two qualifying matches in Osaka, so McNally should not expect an easy match. However, McNally’s overall level and previous head-to-head victory give her the edge. If she can maintain consistency from the baseline and handle Kraus’s recent momentum, she has a strong chance of progressing to the next round.
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Ashlyn Krueger has a strong argument in this WTA Osaka matchup, having already beaten Janice Tjen in straight sets earlier this year. Her 6–1, 6–3 victory in Birmingham provides a useful head-to-head advantage and shows that she can trouble Tjen when playing at her best.
Krueger also picked up back-to-back victories in Wuhan before losing to Iga Świątek. Tjen has shown promising form too, so this is expected to be a competitive contest. However, Krueger’s previous win over her opponent and recent ability to string together victories make the American a worthwhile pick.