WTA Madrid Open 2021: Ashleigh Barty vs Paula Badosa Gibert – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

WTA Madrid Open 2021: Ashleigh Barty vs Paula Badosa Gibert – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

Ashleigh Barty vs Paula Badosa Gibert

Ashleigh Barty vs Paula Badosa Gibert: Ashleigh Barty, top seed at the Madrid Open 2021, will face the Spaniard, Paula Badosa Gibert in the semifinals on Thursday. The Australian is ranked number one in the world, whereas, Gibert is ranked 62nd in the world.

Match Details

  • Tournament: WTA Madrid Open 2021
  • Match: Ashleigh Barty vs Paula Badosa Gibert
  • Round: Semi-final 
  • Date: 6th May, 2021
  • Prize Money: €106,690
  • Venue: Madrid, Spain 
  • Surface: Clay Court

Ashleigh Barty vs Paula Badosa Gibert: Match Preview

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Ashleigh Barty defeated Shelby Rogers in the first round in straight sets. In the second round, she defeated Tamara Zidansek in a three set victory. She stormed past the French Open 2021 champion, Iga Swiatek in the third round clash in straight sets. She had to dig deep to grind out a three set victory against Petra Kvitova in the quarterfinals. However, the world number one held her nerve, and secured a semifinal spot.

Paula Badosa Gibert defeated Barbora Krejicova in straight sets in the first round. In the second round, she defeated Jil Teichman in the second round, despite being a set down. She made another comeback victory against Anastasija Sevastova in three sets in the third round. In the quarterfinals, she stormed past eighth seed, Belinda Bencic in straight sets.

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Ashleigh Barty vs Paula Badosa Gibert: Head-to-Head

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The duo have clashed against each other on just one occasion, with Gibert leading the head to head score, 1-0. Their only meeting came at Charleston 2021, where the Spaniard won in straight sets.

Ashleigh Barty vs Paula Badosa Gibert: Match Prediction

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Ash Barty to win in straight sets

Ashleigh Barty has been in fine form in the past few months. After her disappointment at the Australian Open 2021, she claimed the title in Miami and Stuttgart. Being the top seed in Madrid, she is the favorite to claim the victory in the semifinals. However, Paula Badosa Gibert has been in tremendous form this clay court season, and is no pushover. She has held her nerve during vital parts of the tournament, and is expected to challenge Ashleigh Barty.

Match Prediction: Ashleigh Barty to win in straight sets

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