On Friday, Ekaterina Alexandrova (No. 31 in the world) faces Aryna Sabalenka (No. 2) in the Round of 32 at the US Open.
Alexandrova defeated Iva Jovic 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday in the Round of 64 in her last match. Sabalenka won in two sets the last time she played, 6-3, 6-1 over Lucia Bronzetti in the Round of 64 on Wednesday.
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Ekaterina Alexandrova vs. Aryna Sabalenka matchup stats
- Alexandrova is 14-9 on hard courts this year.
- Alexandrova has 190 wins in 261 service games when playing on hard courts (winning percentage of 72.8%), and 78 wins in 262 return games (29.8%).
- On hard courts, Alexandrova is 72-for-168 on break points (42.9%) which ranks 41st.
- In her previous tournament (the Abierto GNP Seguros), Alexandrova made a run before losing to Lulu Sun in the semifinals 5-7, 6-3, 6-7 on August 23.
- Sabalenka has put up a 19-5 record on hard courts this year, claiming two tournament victories.
- Sabalenka has won 80.7% of her service games on hard courts, and 38.2% of her return games.
- Sabalenka has converted 91 of 213 break points on hard courts (42.7%), and is 22nd in break points won.
- Sabalenka brought home the title in the Western & Southern Open, her last tournament, taking down No. 6-ranked Jessica Pegula (6-3, 7-5) in the final on August 19.
Alexandrova vs. Sabalenka futures odds
Tennis odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 12:56 AM ET.
- Alexandrova Odds to Win the 2024 US Open: +15000
- Sabalenka Odds to Win the 2024 US Open: +175
Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 12:56 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
