World Tour Finals: Women’s Singles Finals Preview, Head to Head, Prediction

World Tour Finals: Women’s Singles Finals Preview, Head to Head, Prediction
Carolina Marin Tai Tzu Ying Thailand Open Women's singles
Tai Tzu Ying and Carolina Marin face each other again

In the women’s singles final of the BWF World Tour Finals, it is a Marin vs Tai Tzu yet again. It is going to be a battle between the current world number one and former world number one. Marin will be playing her 50th career final match in Impact Arena Bangkok, tomorrow.

Match Details: Carolina Marin vs Tai Tzu Ying

  • Date: 31st January 2021
  • Tournament: BWF World Tour Finals
  • Venue: Impact Arena, Bangkok
  • Category: World Tour Season Finale
  • Round: Final

Carolina Marin vs Tai Tzu Ying: Women’s singles finals Match Preview 

Carlina Marin is in peak fitness and brimming with confidence after having won two titles in a row in two weeks. Tai Tzu has finished runner up twice after having lost to Marin in the finals of the Thailand Opens. Marin would look to win a hattrick. Tai Tzu will loook to break the jinx and register a win and hold a title.

Carolina Marin vs Tai Tzu Ying:  Head-to-Head

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Tai Tzu Ying

Three-time All England Champion Tai Tzu holds a marginally higher head-to-head advantage of 9-8 against the Spaniard. However, 3 of the last 5 meetings has been won by Carolina. The last two meetings in the last two weeks have been won by Marin in straight sets without breaking much sweat.

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Carolina Marin vs Tai Tzu Ying: Match Prediction

Carolina Marin
Rio Olympic champion Carolina Marin, Strong contender for Tokyo 2021.

Tai Tzu’s fitness has been a subject of concern and discussion. She doesn’t seem to be playing her best but has been managing to scrape off wins. Marin on the other hand is fit and brimming with confidence and energy. Unless Tai Tzu cuts down errors, keeps the shuttle in play and matches pace with Marin it would be difficult for her to beat the Spaniard. Fitness issues may be restrictive in playing a higher paced game and in playing more powerful shots in an attempt to play finishing mashes.

Prediction: Carolina Marin wins.

Also Read: World Tour Finals: Tai Tzu and Carolina Marin storm into a third straight final

When and Where to watch?

The final matches start at 11:30 AM IST and will be telecast live on Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 2 HD TV channels in India and Disney+ Hotstar OTT platform.