Diana Shnaider vs Priscilla Hon Prediction Hong Kong Tennis Picks 10/30/24
WTA Hong Kong Prediction: Diana Shnaider vs Priscilla Hon
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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Diana Shnaider and Priscilla Hon meet in the second round of the 2024 Hong Kong Open on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Here's our Diana Shnaider vs Priscilla Hon prediction. This article will also contain a Diana Shnaider vs Priscilla Hon pick.
Diana Shnaider vs Priscilla Hon Preview
Diana Shnaider is the top seed at the Hong Kong Open. She kicked off her campaign with a straight sets win over Japan's Kyoka Okamura. Shnaider only needed an hour and 18 minutes to secure victory.
The match took 18 games to decide. In the victory, the world #14 hammered three aces and one double fault. Shnaider landed 65% of first serves and won 81% of first serve points (26/32). The Russian won 59% of second serve points (10/17) and did not face a break point in the match.
Shnaider won over 40% of return points on both the first and second serves and converted three of seven break points. It is a 51st match win of a career-best season and she is pursuing a 4th title of 2024.
Priscilla Hon has never advanced beyond the second round of the Hong Kong Open. She lost at the same stage last season. If she was to reach her first quarterfinal at WTA level this year, then she must upset the top seed Diana Shnaider. Hon is currently ranked outside the world's Top 200 and kicked off her campaign with a straight sets win over Eudice Chong of Hong Kong.
In the victory, Hon tallied seven aces and three double faults and landed 64% of first serves. Show an 83% of first serve points (29/35) and 55% of second serve points (11/20). The Australian only faced one break point in the match, which she managed to save. Hon won 50% of return points on the first serve and converted three of six break points.
Diana Shnaider vs Priscilla Hon Head-To-Head
• Diana Shnaider and Priscilla Hon have never met at any level before this. Therefore, this will be their first career meeting.
Diana Shnaider vs Priscilla Hon Prediction
Hon is chasing her first WTA quarterfinal of the season and it would take a seismic shock if she achieved it this week because Shnaider has been immaculate for almost the entire season. The Russian's explosion of power and ability to grind down her opponents make her a sizable favorite here and it is hard to dispute that. Back Shnaider to romp into the last eight in Hong Kong.
Nur’s Pick Diana Shnaider in straight sets
AUTHOR: Nur Said
