World no. 90 Anna-Lena Friedsam of Germany will meet world no. 180 Valeria Savinykh of Russia in the first round of the 2023 Osaka Open on Monday, September 11. Get the predictions and odds of this Anna-Lena Friedsam v Valeria Savinykh match along with its preview, head to head, and tips here.
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Anna-Lena Friedsam v Valeria Savinykh Head to Head
Friedsam won their only meeting in Linz qualifier 11 years ago.
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Friedsam Has Struggled This Season
Anna-Lena Friedsam has struggled to win matches this season. She comes into the tournament with a 7-11 season record at the tour level.
Overall the German, who will be playing in the tournament for the first time, is 24-19 across levels.
Friedsam’s best results this season saw her reach the quarterfinals in Linz and Austin. Recently, she also made it to the last eight of the WTA 125 in Contrexeville. Baring those three performances there hasn’t been a lot that she has achieved this season, with most of her wins coming in the qualifying rounds or in lower level tournaments.
A two-time tour level finalist, Friedsam will be looking to find form in Japan. She is coming off a first round defeat at the US Open, having lost to Elina Svitolina in straight sets.
Can the 29-year-old make a solid start?
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Savinykh Comes Through Qualifiers
Russia’s Valeria Savinykh knocked out Canada’s Carol Zhao in straight sets on Sunday to clinch a spot in the main draw of the Japan Open.
Savinykh did not face a break point in the match and she converted 3 of 8 to win the second qualifying round match 6-2, 6-3.
The 32-year-old Russian had beaten Japan’s Aoi Ito 7-6, 6-1 in the first qualifying round.
She is 44-22 across levels this season and 43-20 on hard courts. Savinykh featured in four ITF finals this year, winning the title in Palma De; Rio, Spain and finishing runner-up in the other three.
This is just her second main draw appearance in a tour level event this year. She was knocked out in the first round in Hua Hin. Can she carry her qualifying round form into the main draw?
Friedsam v Savinykh Prediction and Tip
Friedsam is the more experienced player at the top level. Compared to Savinykh, she has achieved a lot more in tour level tournaments this year. Expect the German to beat the Russian and reach the next round.
Tips:
- Low Risk Tip: Friedsam to win: 2/5 (with bet365)
- Moderate Risk Tip: Under 20.5 games in the match: 4/5 (with bet365)
The 2023 Osaka Open will be played from September 11 to 17. You can get all the tennis betting news with our tennis betting blog here. Also get rest of the tennis match previews here.
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