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Wuhan Open 2024: Sofia Kenin vs Ekaterina Alexandrova preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick

Match Details

Fixture: Sofia Kenin vs Ekaterina Alexandrova

Date: October 8, 2024

Tournament: Wuhan Open 2024

Round: First round

Venue: Optics Valley International Tennis Center, Hubei Province, China

Category: WTA 1000

Surface: Hardcourt

Prize money: $3,221,715

Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Amazon Prime | Canada - TSN


Sofia Kenin vs Ekaterina Alexandrova preview

Kenin hits a serve in the 2024 US Open - Day 2 - Source: Getty
Kenin hits a serve in the 2024 US Open - Day 2 - Source: Getty

Former World No. 4 Sofia Kenin will take on Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round of the Wuhan Open on Tuesday (October 8, 2024).

Kenin has been working towards raising her level on the women's tour. She's chalked up nine wins from 19 matches, including third-round appearances in the Italian Open and the French Open. She also reached the second round of the US Open, where she lost to Jessica Pegula in straight sets.

The American will enter Wuhan on the back of a second-round exit in Beijing. She outfoxed Ana Bogdan in the first round but came up shy against Diana Shnaider in the second. The Russian defeated Kenin in one hour and seven minutes, 6-2, 6-3.

Alexandrova plays a backhand in the 2024 China Open - Day 5 - Source: Getty
Alexandrova plays a backhand in the 2024 China Open - Day 5 - Source: Getty

Ekaterina Alexandrova, meanwhile, has had a hot and cold season so far. She's garnered 23 wins from 46 matches, including a runner-up finish in the Linz Open. She also reached the semifinals in Adelaide, Miami, Rosmalen, and Monterrey, where she lost to Lulu Sun in a close three-set bout.

The Russian will enter Wuhan on the back of early exits in Seoul and Beijing. She was eliminated by Rebecca Sramkova in the second round of the China Open, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. Alexandrova will be eager to get back to winning ways in the Wuhan Open.


Sofia Kenin vs Ekaterina Alexandrova head-to-head

The head-to-head between Kenin and Alexandrova is locked at 0-0.


Sofia Kenin vs Ekaterina Alexandrova odds

Player Name Moneyline Handicap Bets Total Games 
Sofia Kenin 
Ekaterina Alexandrova 

All odds will be updated when available.


Sofia Kenin vs Ekaterina Alexandrova prediction

Kenin plays a backhand on the women's tour - Day Three - Source: Getty
Kenin plays a backhand on the women's tour - Day Three - Source: Getty

Sofia Kenin truly announced herself on the women's tour with a title-winning run in the Australian Open four years back. She also reached the finals of the French Open the same year but lost to Iga Swiatek in a gripping encounter. The American has only reached the finals of a tour-level event once since then and is working towards finding her lost form. A couple of solid wins in Wuhan could set her up for a strong finish this year.

Alexandrova, on the contrary, has struggled to make an impact in any of the Majors but has been efficient during other events on tour. She was the only player to take a set off Aryna Sabalenka in New York and also defeated Iga Swiatek in the Miami Open. She will be eager to finish the season on a high and make a deep run in Wuhan.

Considering their current form and results on the main tour, Alexandrova will be the clear favorite to come out on top. Her formidable all-around game and anticipation skills on the court should help her secure a win in the first round.

Pick: Alexandrova to win in three sets.

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