The Australian Open really heats up now, with the spotlight on a mouth-watering quarterfinal match between World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and resilient Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. This is going to be a power-versus-precision match, with an intense fight there in the center court under the scorching Melbourne sun. With Sabalenka at her dominant best and Pavlyuchenkova having her fighting spirit, this is just one match you cannot afford to miss.
Claim Welcome BonusAryna Sabalenka
So far, the top-billed Aryna Sabalenka has forced her way powerfully through the Australian Open with straight-set victories. This ruthless form was further manifested in an almost faultless display on the fourth round of action as she saved 100% of break points and served with precision. Confidence is high for Sabalenka with her aggressive baseline game and that thunderous forehand, while consistent serving statistics make life very hard for opponents.
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova continues to prove exactly why she can still be a player to watch, having battled deep into the draw on experience and steeliness. The powerful ace count of her first serve gave her 10 aces to seal the winning deal in the match. Though unsteady at the outset of the fortnight, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has again found her tempo and is good to go as she takes up the challenge from the World No.1.
Expert Betting Tips
Sabalenka Over 3.5 Aces @ 2.00 Odds on Bet365:
Sabalenka’s serve has been a weapon all tournament. Expect her to unleash more aces in this high-stakes matchup.
Over 18.5 Total Games @ 1.73 Odds on Betway:
Both are strong servers, and both have the capability to make games long and grueling. Some sets might go to great lengths.
Sabalenka to Win and Under 20.5 Games @ 1.6 Odds on 1xbet:
With Pavlyuchenkova's inconsistency against high-level opponents, Sabalenka's aggressive style is likely to overwhelm her in pretty quick fashion.
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