Wuhan Open 2024: Marta Kostyuk vs Elina Avanesyan preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (13) Marta Kostyuk vs Elina Avanesyan
Date: 8 October, 2024
Tournament: 2024 Wuhan Open
Round: First-Round (Round of 64)
Venue: Optics Valley International Tennis Center, Wuhan, Hubei, China
Category: WTA 1000
Surface: Hardcourt (Outdoor)
Prize Money: $3,221,715
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Marta Kostyuk vs Elina Avanesyan preview
13th seed Marta Kostyuk is slated to open her 2024 Wuhan Open campaign against world No. 47 Elina Avansyan in the first round on Tuesday, October 8.
Kostyuk enters Wuhan with a 30-18 record in a successful year. She's reached two finals this year in San Diego, where she lost to Katie Boulter, and at Stuttgart, going down to Elena Rybakina. She's been impressive at the Grand Slams, reaching the quarterfinals in Melbourne, and the third rounds in Paris and New York.
Kostyuk reached the Korea Open quarterfinals a couple of weeks ago, losing to Diana Shnaider in straight sets. Her campaign in Beijing last week was cut short in the very first round by Katie Volynets.
Elina Avanesyan holds a 27-21 match record for the season, with her best result being a runner-up finish in Iasi, Romania, where she lost to Mirra Andreeva. She has also performed well at the Grand Slams, reaching the fourth round at the French Open and the third round at the Australian Open, along with a second-round and first-round finish at Wimbledon and the US Open.
Avanesyan's most recent appearance was at the China Open last week, where she defeated Emina Bektas and Caroline Dolehide en route to the third round. Her run ended with a straight-sets loss, 6-3, 6-1, to Ukrainian qualifier Yulia Starodubtseva.
Marta Kostyuk vs Elina Avanesyan head-to-head
Marta Kostyuk edges Elina Avanesyan 1-0 in their head-to-head, coming up trumps from a set down 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in their only encounter at the Australian Open earlier this year.
Marta Kostyuk vs Elina Avanesyan odds
(Odds sourced from BetMGM)
Marta Kostyuk vs Elina Avanesyan prediction
Marta Kostyuk will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing first-round exit in Beijing. Aside from that setback, she has shown excellent form on hard courts this year, particularly in the latter half of the season.
Elina Avanesyan in contrast, has struggled with consistency throughout the year, aside from a few good performances. Her ability to beat higher-ranked opponents and convert key points has also been a challenge.
The two have faced off once before in a thrilling contest, and another close match could be on the cards.
The slower courts in Wuhan may favor Avanesyan’s defensive style, but Kostyuk's superior form this year—particularly in WTA 1000 events—gives her the edge.
Pick: Kostyuk in straight sets.