Kamilla Rakhimova and Aryna Sabalenka meet in the third round of the 2023 tennis French Open. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Kamilla Rakhimova Betting Preview
Kamilla Rakhimova is coming off a straight set win over Magdalena Frech that took 19 games to decide. In the victory, Rakhimova won 78 percent of her first serve points and 53 percent of her second serve points. Rakhimova won 65 percent of her total service points and converted on 4 of her 6 break points. Rakhimova got 47 percent of her first serves in play and hit 1 ace. Each of Rakhimova’s last 8 victories have been decided in straight sets. Rakhimova looks to make the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time in her career. Rakhimova is 0-1 in previous grand slam third round matches. Rakhimova has won 5 of her last 7 matches on clay court.
Aryna Sabalenka Betting Preview
Aryna Sabalenka is coming off a straight set win over Iryna Shymanovich that took 20 games to decide. In the victory, Sabalenka won 85 percent of her first serve points and 31 percent of her second serve points. Sabalenka won 69 percent of her total service points and converted on 5 of her 10 break points. Sabalenka got 71 percent of her first serves in play and hit 2 aces. Sabalenka has won 18 of her last 22 matches. Sabalenka looks to make the fourth round of a grand slam for the seventh time in her last 9 appearances. Sabalenka has never made the fourth round of the French Open. Sabalenka has won 8 of her last 9 matches on clay court.
H2H History
There’s no match history between these 2 players.
Randy’s Pick
The only reason to shy away from Sabalenka in this match is because she has yet to put together a deep run at the French Open. Other than that, it’s tough to step in front of Sabalenka, the hottest player on the women’s side and somebody who is second in odds to win this tournament. Rakhimova will get eaten alive if she continues to have issues getting her first serve in play.
Give me Sabalenka in straight sets to shave down the juice.