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Claim Your BonusHeads up! Elina Svitolina is going head-to-head with Iga Świątek in the Roland Garros quarterfinals. Can the Ukrainian athlete hold her own against the fifth seed or will she succumb to a crushing defeat?
On a Clay Roll
Svitolina's been on fire on clay courts this season. Before stepping into Roland Garros, she'd played 14 matches on this surface, losing only 2. The Ukrainian player took home the title in Rouen and reached the semis in Madrid, where she fell to Sabalenka in a swift 8:13. She managed to breeze through 3 rounds in Rome before the current French Open, and so far, she's only dropped one set in 4 matches here. In the round of 16, she beat Jasmine Paolini (4 seed) 2:1. Svitolina's current goal is to avenge her earlier defeat against Iga at Miami this year.
The Unpredictable Swiatek
Before Roland Garros, Świątek competed in 3 clay tournaments. She was eliminated in the second round in two of them, but managed to reach the semis in Madrid, where the 2nd seed Coco Gauff bested her. In the current French Open, her first opponent from the top 20 was Elena Rybakina (11) in the previous round. Iga won 2:1, but the games ended in a neck-and-neck tie at 14:14.
The Odds
Svitolina's on a roll and seeking revenge, but Świątek is notoriously unpredictable this year. In their last encounter, Świątek dominated on the clay court, taking home the trophy in Miami. Despite Svitolina's strong form, the Polish player's experience and skill on clay could give her the edge she needs to clinch the win.
*Svitolina: 1.55Bet
Previous Meetings
Iga Swiatek leads the head-to-head record against Elina Svitolina with a margin of 3-1. Their only clay-court encounter also ended in Swiatek's favor, making her 1-0 on this surface.
Past Performances
- Iga Swiatek: Swiatek is the reigning champion at Roland Garros and boasts a formidable record on clay. She's won the tournament multiple times and recently clinched a straight-sets win over Svitolina in their quarterfinal match in Miami, extending her winning streak at the venue to 26 matches. Before this match, Swiatek breezed through the early rounds but faced a tough challenge from Elena Rybakina.
- Elina Svitolina: Svitolina has shown impressive form this season on clay, securing the most wins on the surface. She reached her fifth quarterfinal at Roland Garros and was aiming to advance to the semis for the first time. In her previous match, Svitolina edged past Jasmine Paolini in a tough three-setter.
The Verdict
While Svitolina's on a hot streak, Swiatek's dominance on clay and her recent victory against Svitolina make her the favorite to move forward. Despite Svitolina's strong form, Swiatek's experience and skill on clay could provide the edge needed to seal the deal.
*Prediction: Iga Swiatek to win in two sets
Bookmakers predict a close match between Elina Svitolina and Iga Świątek, given their history and their current form, especially on clay courts. Despite Svitolina's recent victory streak, Świątek's experience and recent success on the same surface could give her an advantage, potentially resulting in a win for the Polish player.
In their last meeting on clay, Iga Swiatek dominated, taking the trophy in Miami. With her strong performance and recent victory against Svitolina, bookmakers favor Swiatek to win this match in two sets.
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