Citi Open 2024: Paula Badosa vs Caroline Dolehide preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick
Match Details
Fixture: Paula Badosa vs Caroline Dolehide
Date: August 4, 2024
Tournament: Mubadala Citi DC Open
Round: Semifinals
Venue: Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, Washington
Category: WTA 500
Surface: Hard
Prize Money: $142,000
Live Telecast: Tennis Channel (USA) | TSN (Canada) | Sky Sports (UK)
Paula Badosa vs Caroline Dolehide preview
Former World No. 2 Paula Badosa will take on Caroline Dolehide in the semifinals of the Citi Open on Saturday.
Badosa returned to the women's tour in January after a lengthy spell on the sidelines. She's had a decent season so far by amassing 19 wins from 32 matches, including a quarterfinal run in the Bad Homburg Open. She also reached the fourth round of the Wimbledon Championships, where she lost to Donna Vekic in a three-set bout.
The Spaniard started her campaign in Washington by cruising past Sofia Kenin and Liudmila Samsonova in the first two rounds. She then outlasted in-form Brit Emma Raducanu in the quarterfinals, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4. Badosa is through to the last four of an event for the first time this year.
Caroline Dolehide, meanwhile, announced herself on the singles circuit with a runner-up finish in the Guadalajara Open last year. She's had an encouraging season so far by garnering a quarterfinal run in Birmingham and a third round appearance in Indian Wells and Madrid.
The American entered Washington on the back of early exits in Eastbourne and Wimbledon. She steadied the ship with a solid win against Lesia Tsurenko and then outfoxed the likes of Daria Kasatkina and Amanda Anisimova en route to the semifinals. Dolehide defeated the youngster Anisimova in one hour and 36 minutes, 7-6(5), 6-1.
Paula Badosa vs Caroline Dolehide head-to-head
The head-to-head between Badosa and Dolehide is 0-0.
Paula Badosa vs Caroline Dolehide odds
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Paula Badosa vs Caroline Dolehide prediction
Paula Badosa is starting to find her best potential on the women's tour again. The Spaniard struggled to register solid results last year due to repeated injuries. She will be keen to make the most of her opportunity in Washington and clinch her first WTA title in two years.
Caroline Dolehide, meanwhile, has silenced her critics with a splendid run in the Citi Open. She not only defeated the second seed Kasatkina, but also overpowered talented youngster Amanda Anisimova in the quarterfinals. The American won 79% of her first serve points in the previous match and will need to raise her level even further against Badosa.
Badosa's commanding presence on the baseline and heavy groundstrokes off both wings have allowed her to gain the upper hand in rallies this week. Her record in Washington and experience in big matches make her a slight favorite in this match. The Spaniard should be able to pass this tricky test and stake her claim for the title.
Pick: Badosa to win in three-sets.