Paula Badosa vs Wang Xiyu Prediction Ningbo Open Tennis Picks 10/16/24

Paula Badosa and Wang Xiyu meet in the second round of the 2024 Ningbo Open. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Here’s our Paula Badosa vs Wang Xiyu prediction. This preview will also contain a Paula Badosa vs Wang Xiyu pick.

Paula Badosa vs Wang Xiyu Preview

Eighth seed Paula Badosa kicked off her 2024 Ningbo Open campaign with a comeback win against the dangerous Diana Shnaider. Their previous hard-court meeting this season ended in retirement, and Badosa was keen to avenge that defeat.

The match took 28 games to decide and lasted over two hours. In the victory, Badosa fired eight aces and an equal number of double faults. She landed 59% of first serves and won 80% of first-serve points (43/54). Badosa’s second serve was not as effective, only managing to win 38% of points (14/37). She converted five of seven break points.

This was Badosa’s fifth win in six matches at this year’s Asian swing (she was a semifinalist in Beijing).

In the second round, she will play home favorite Wang Xiyu. The 23-year-old lefty demolished Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 6-0 in just 90 minutes. Wang tallied five aces and landed 58% of first serves. She won 81% first-serve points (17/21) and 60% second-serve points (9/15). Wang converted six of 15 break points. 

This was Wang’s second win at this year’s Asian swing.

Paula Badosa vs Wang Xiyu Head-To-Head

• Paula Badosa and Wang Xiyu are tied at 1-1 outside WTA levels.

• This will be their first career meeting at the Tour level.

Paula Badosa vs Wang Xiyu Prediction

Baodsa has thrived in these conditions and is one of the top-performing players on Tour in the second half of the season. It looks like the battle for a second alternate spot at the WTA Finals will now be between her and Daria Kasatkina, with the pair on a collision course at this tournament. Badosa has prepped for this test by playing another powerful lefty in Shnaider. Trust her to take control of rallies and force Wang to overhit. Give me the Spaniard to win this in straight sets for healthier returns.