WTA Finals 2023: Ons Jabeur vs Marketa Vondrousova preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (6) Ons Jabeur vs (7) Marketa Vondrousova
Date: November 2, 2023
Tournament: WTA Finals 2023
Round: Group Stage
Venue: Cancun, Mexico
Category: Year-ending championships
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize money: $9,000,000
Live telecast: USA – Tennis Channel | UK – Amazon Prime Video
Ons Jabeur vs Marketa Vondrousova preview
In a Wimbledon final rematch, sixth seed Ons Jabeur will square off against seventh seed Marketa Vondrousova in a group-stage match of the 2023 WTA Finals on Thursday (November 2).
Jabeur has had a season filled with ups and downs, amassing 35 wins from 51 matches, including title-winning runs at the Charleston Open and the Ningbo Open. She also secured a runner-up finish at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.
The Tunisian entered the WTA Finals on the back of a quarterfinal finish at the Zhengzhou Open. She began her campaign with an unexpected setback in her first group-stage match against Coco Gauff, who thrashed the 29-year-old 6-0, 6-1. Jabeur will be hoping to bounce back swiftly in her next match.
On the other hand, Marketa Vondrousova has had a promising season on the women's tour. She has chalked up 40 wins from 55 matches, including a maiden Grand Slam victory at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships. She also reached the semifinals of the Linz Open in Austria.
The Czech No. 1 entered the WTA Finals on the back of a quarterfinal finish at the US Open and a first-round exit at the China Open. She began her campaign with a hard-fought loss against Iga Swiatek in her first group-stage match. The second seed defeated Vondrousova 7-6(3), 6-0 in one hour and 39 minutes.
Ons Jabeur vs Marketa Vondrousova head-to-head
Vondrousova leads the head-to-head against Jabeur 4-3. She defeated the Tunisian most recently at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.
Ons Jabeur vs Marketa Vondrousova odds
Odds will be updated when available.
Ons Jabeur vs Marketa Vondrousova prediction
With both players showcasing their skills throughout the season, this encounter promises to be an intriguing battle on the hardcourts of Cancun, Mexico.
Jabeur, known for her unique playing style and versatility, will aim to use her crafty shot-making and exceptional court coverage skills to outmaneuver Vondrousova. Her ability to create angles with her shots and hit winners from all areas of the court will be crucial to her chances. The Tunisian also likes to use slices and drop shots on regular intervals to catch her opponents off guard.
On the contrary, Vondrousova, with her solid baseline game and powerful groundstrokes, will look to dictate play and overpower Jabeur. Her tactical approach may involve using her left-handed shots to exploit Jabeur's weaker wing and taking control of the rallies with aggressive shot-making. Her ability to redirect the ball and hit winners on the run will be key factors in this match.
The Tunisian's unpredictability and ability to devise creative solutions will challenge Vondrousova. However, the seventh seed should be capable of finding the answers and securing her first victory in Cancun.
Pick: Vondrousova to win in straight sets.