Cincinnati Masters Women’s Singles SF
Karolina Pliskova, Garbiñe Muguruza, Simona Halep and Sloane Stephens all failed to make it to the final of the Rogers Cup a fortnight ago, but they will have a chance to redeem themselves in another Premier 5 event, this time at Cincinnati where they will play the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open.
Live betting in the women’s competition has always been thrilling with the absence of a clear online betting favourite, and the Cincinnati Masters is no different as the last four aim to command the betting odds and book the last two spots to the big weekend finale.
Karolina Pliskova vs Garbiñe Muguruza
Muguruza has been on a tear since winning the Wimbledon title a month ago, but she will face her toughest test yet in her match with the top-ranked Pliskova.
There’s no doubt that Muguruza is capable of holding her ground against the Czech star; however, the fact that Pliskova beat her six straight times (out of their seven meetings) makes it difficult to bet against the 25-year-old.
Not to mention that Pliskova has been lights out on hard court this season where she can fully utilise her powerful serves and hit the big winners.
This match has the potential to go the distance, but I think Pliskova can finish it quick considering that Muguruza is coming off back-to-back marathon games. With that said, go for Pliskova Asian Handicap -1.50 @ 2.53.
Simona Halep vs Sloane Stephens
Both players reached and lost last week’s Rogers Cup semifinal, so they will step onto the court this time with only one goal in mind: get to the final and win.
Halep is the odds-on favourite to advance given her consistency – having made at least the semifinals in six of the last nine events she played – and she has the edge after beating the 24-year-old in their Washington meeting earlier this month.
Nonetheless, Stephens is full of confidence after a fantastic stretch which followed her return from foot surgery, and she is an even more formidable opponent right now with the home crowd rallying behind her as the last American remaining in the competition.
Their head-to-head record would suggest a straight-set Halep domination, but I think this one will be a close affair. Hence, choosing Stephens on Asian Handicap +1.50 @ 1.76 isn’t a bad bet to make.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
