WTA Wuhan Open Semifinals Odds & Pick: Ashleigh Barty vs Aryna Sabalenka
- The Wuhan Open Semifinals match between Ashleigh Barty and Aryna Sabalenka takes place Friday September 27 at 4:30am EST
- Ashleigh Barty defeated Petra Martic in three sets that lasted over two hours
- Defending Wuhan Open champion defeated Elena Rybakina in three sets to return to the semifinals
In a rematch of the 2018 semifinals, World No.1 Ashleigh Barty will face 2018 Wuhan Open champion Aryna Sabalenka.
Both players had tough quarterfinal matches, both going three sets and over two hours.
Ashleigh Barty vs Aryna Sabalenka Odds
| Player | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aryna Sabalenka | +1.5 (-118) | +101 | O 22 (-102) |
| Ashleigh Barty | -1.5 (-102) | -121 | U 22 (-118) |
*Odds taken 9/26/19
Barty’s Path to Semifinals
Ashleigh Barty didn’t have a smooth ride to the semifinals this year at the tournament. Despite winning 15 straight points to take a 4-1 lead in the first set, Petra Martic was able to fight back.
Barty’s 13 unforced errors in the second set allowed for Martic to even it out.
#WuhanOpen semifinal bound!
@ashbar96 claims it, 7-6(6), 3-6, 6-3. pic.twitter.com/upSqTu7I6u
— wta (@WTA) September 26, 2019
Barty was able to close out the match by taking a 5-3 lead before finishing off the match serving.
Going into her quarterfinals match, she was 41-5 against players outside the Top 10, and 5-2 in WTA Tour quarterfinals.
Sabalenka’s Path to Semifinals
Aryna Sabalenka secured her first Top 10 win of 2019 with her quarterfinal win over Kiki Bertens that earned her spot in the semifinals. She had faced off against Bertens four times previously and wasn’t able to win, but when Bertens doubled faulted, she gave Sabalenka the match, and the opportunity to win.
Defending champion @SabalenkaA moves back into the @wuhanopentennis semifinals.
An ace to finish off a 6-3, 1-6, 6-1 win over Rybakina #WuhanOpen pic.twitter.com/X4afVsSa2U
— wta (@WTA) September 26, 2019
“She’s a great player. She’s No. 1 right now. It’s going to be interesting to play against her. For sure it’s going to be a tough match, but I’m looking forward for it.” – Sabalenka
Head to Head
Barty and Sabalenka will face off in the semifinals of the Wuhan Open, just as they did in 2018. This with be the fifth time they have played each other in their young careers. Last year, Ashleigh Barty lost in the semifinals to Aryna Sabalenka, who went on to win the tournament.
2019 Wuhan Open Semifinal Key Stats
| 2 | Wins | 2 |
| 1 | Rank | 14 |
| 44-9 | 2019 Record | 30-20 |
| 25-6 | Hard Court Record | 21-10 |
Who to Bet
Both Aryna Sabalenka and Ashleigh Barty are young phenoms making massive splashes in the WTA world. But in this case, and this matchup, Barty seems to be the best bet.
A lot has changed between the two from last year’s match up to this one. Barty is currently the World No.1, so even though Sabalenka has beat her before, roll with the favorite and a revenge match win for Barty.
Best Bet: Barty – 121
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