WTA Linz Open 2020: Veronika Kudermetova vs Barbara Haas Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction

WTA Linz Open 2020: Veronika Kudermetova vs Barbara Haas Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
Veronika Kudermetova and Barbara Haas

Veronika Kudermetova, 5th seed at the Linz Open will be up against the World number 148, Barbara Haas in their first round clash on Wednesday. Kudermetova last played at the Ostrava Open where she managed to pull of an upset, defeating the top seed, Karolina Pliskova in the last 16, but eventually lost Jennifer Brady in the quarterfinals.

Match Details:

  • Date: 11th November 2020
  • Tournament: WTA Linz Open 2020
  • Match: Veronika Kudermetova vs Barbara Haas
  • Round: Round of 32
  • Venue: Linz, Austria
  • Category: WTA International
  • Surface: Indoor Hard-Court
  • Prize Money: Approx. $202,250

Veronika Kudermetova vs Barbara Haas: Match Preview

Veronika Kudermetova

Veronika Kudermetova, ranked 46th in the world, was knocked out in the second round of the French Open by Petra Martic. She had a good run at the Ostrava Open where she reached the quarterfinals, at the back of 4 consecutive wins. She has not had good performances on hard courts this year, with first round exits at the Australian Open and the US Open.

Barbara Haas has not played tennis after her first round exit from the French Open where she lost to S.Hseih in straight sets. She also suffered a first round loss at the US Open 2020 at the hands of eventual runner-up, Victoria Azarenka in straight sets. Ranked 148 in the world, she would be hoping to end her year on a high.

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Veronika Kudermetova vs Barbara Haas: Head-to-Head

Barbara Haas

The duo have just met once in the past at Brisbane 2020 where Kudermetova won in straight sets. The Russian leads the head to head record 1-0.

Veronika Kudermetova vs Barbara Haas: Match Prediction

Veronika Kudermetova will progress into the 2nd round

Veronika Kudermetova would have gained immense confidence after her good run at the Ostrava Open which included a victory over Karolina Pliskova. She is expected to have a comfortable victory over Barbara Haas who has been struggling with her form, having faced back to back first round loses at the US Open and the French Open.

Match Prediction: Veronika Kudermetova to win in straight sets.

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