WTA Chicago Classic 2021: Anett Kontaveit vs Mai Hontama Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream


WTA Chicago Classic 2021: Anett Kontaveit vs Mai Hontama Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream

Anett Kontaveit vs Mai Hontama

In the second round of the Chicago Classic 2021, World No. 23 and the 11th-seeded Anett Kontaveit will take on World No. 200 Mai Hontama.

Anett Kontaveit vs Mai Hontama: Match Details

  • Tournament: Chicago Classic 2021
  • Match: Anett Kontaveit vs Mai Hontama
  • Round: Second Round
  • Date: Sep 29, 2021
  • Prize money: $8,200
  • Venue: Chicago, USA
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard court

Anett Kontaveit vs Mai Hontama: Preview

Anett Kontaveit
Anett Kontaveit

Anett Kontaveit continues her fine form on Hardcourts as she defeats local girl Madison Brengle 6-4, 6-3 in the first round to advance ahead. Anett has come to Chicago from a title run at the 2021 Ostrava Open, her 2nd title in 4 weeks and will be one of the title contenders this week.

Mai Hontama makes a winning debut on the WTA Tour this season as she defeats France’s Caroline Garcia after having reached the main-draw by winning both of her qualifying matches. The Japanese tried her luck at the 2021 US Open but failed to go past the 2nd qualifying round denying her a main-draw Grand Slam debut.

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Anett Kontaveit vs Mai Hontama: Head to Head

Mai Hontama
Mai Hontama

This will be the first-ever meeting between the duo, hence the head-to-head stands at 0-0.

Anett Kontaveit vs Mai Hontama: Prediction

Anett Kontaveit
Anett Kontaveit

Anett will come into the tie with a career Hardcourt record of 142-86 and is 18-9 on the surface for the season while having a 32-14 record across all surfaces this season. Mai will take the court with a career Hardcourt record of 107-64 and is 29-9 on the surface and has a 38-12 record for the season, all of those played in tournaments below the WTA-250 level.

Looking at these numbers and considering their recent forms, Anett remains the clear favourite for the match.

Prediction: Anett Kontaveit to win in straight-sets.

Anett Kontaveit vs Mai Hontama: Live Streaming and Where to Watch

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