US Open 2024: Bianca Andreescu vs Jasmine Paolini preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds, and pick
Match Details
Fixture: Bianca Andreescu vs (5) Jasmine Paolini
Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Tournament: US Open 2024
Round: First Round (Round of 128)
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, U.S.
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Hard
Prize Money: $75,000,000
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Bianca Andreescu vs Jasmine Paolini preview
2019 champion Bianca Andreescu is set to open her 2024 US Open campaign against fifth seed Jasmine Paolini in a blockbuster first-round clash on Tuesday, August 27.
Andreescu heads into the US Open with a 9-6 win-loss record so far this season. She missed the first half of the season nursing a back injury and only made her competitive return to the tour at the French Open.
She reached the third round at both the clay-court Major and Wimbledon, where losing to Jasmine Paolini on both occasions. She also made it to the final of the Libema Open, where Liudmila Samsonova got the better of her 4-6, 6-3, 7-5.
In contrast, Paolini has had a breakthrough season on the WTA Tour so far, with a 31-14 win-loss record. The Italian won the biggest title of her career so far at the Dubai Tennis Championships while reaching two Grand Slam finals at the French Open and Wimbledon.
Paolini enters US Open 2024 at the back of a third-round exit at the Cincinnati Open. Seeded fifth at the WTA 1000 event, she received a walkover to the second round and here, she beat Anastasia Potapova 7-6(2), 6-3.
The 28-year-old then faced Mirra Andreeva and won the first set 6-3. However, the Russian bounced back to register a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 win and reach the quarterfinals in Cincinnati.
Bianca Andreescu vs Jasmine Paolini head-to-head
Jasmine Paolini leads Bianca Andreescu 2-0 in their head-to-head, having played both matches this year at the French Open and Wimbledon. Paolini won their Wimbledon encounter in straight sets, while their French Open match was more competitive and went the distance.
Bianca Andreescu vs Jasmine Paolini odds
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Bianca Andreescu vs Jasmine Paolini picks
Bianca Andreescu made a strong impression during her return earlier this year with some fantastic performances, but her recent form has been disappointing. Although she has shown moments of brilliance and flashes of her former self, her inconsistency has been a major setback.
On the other hand, Jasmine Paolini had a stellar first half of the season but has struggled a bit since the start of the American hardcourt swing. Her results in doubles have been improving, but she has shown signs of fatigue in singles over the past few weeks. Her forehand and serves have appeared less effective recently.
While the upcoming match is intriguing, Paolini enters with a slight edge due to her overall form this season. However, Andreescu has performed better on hardcourts and will be confident in her chances. The outcome may ultimately depend on who serves better and who can make effective returns early in the match.
Pick: Paolini in three sets.