Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Yue Yuan Head-to-Head Preview Prediction and Betting Odds for 2025 WTA Ningbo Open Round of 16
Ekaterina Alexandrova, the tournament’s fourth seed, is set to face wild card entry Yue Yuan in the Round of 16 at the 2025 WTA Ningbo Open. Alexandrova is a favorite due to her impressive ranking and recent performances.
Ekaterina Alexandrova’s Form and Achievements
In 2025, Alexandrova achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 10. This year has been significant for her, with notable performances including:
- Fourth-round appearances at Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
- A title victory at the Linz Open, after defeating Dayana Yastremska.
- Finals in Monterrey and Seoul, though she experienced losses to Diana Shnaider and Iga Swiatek respectively.
- Semifinal appearances in Doha, Charleston, and Stuttgart.
- Quarterfinals participation in Libema, Bad Homburg, and Hamburg.
Alexandrova has played 66 matches this season, delivering 296 aces and winning 69.4% of her first serves.
Yue Yuan’s 2025 Journey
Yue Yuan, while having a modest singles season, saw success in doubles by winning the Austin title with Anna Blinkova. In singles:
- She reached the quarterfinals at Libema, only to lose unexpectedly to Elise Mertens.
- In Cincinnati, Yuan advanced to the third round.
- Her overall singles season has been inconsistent with several early exits.
Yuan’s statistics for 25 singles matches this year show 59 aces and a 62.4% win rate on first serves.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Ekaterina Alexandrova and Yue Yuan have faced each other once before, with Alexandrova winning in straight sets during the 2024 Monterrey quarterfinals.
| Player | Current Ranking | Career Titles | YTD Titles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekaterina Alexandrova | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Yue Yuan | 108 | 0 | 0 |
Match Prediction
Alexandrova’s form in 2025, coupled with her match experience, positions her as the favorite against Yuan. Her aggressive baseline game and strong serve are expected to challenge Yuan’s inconsistency.
Betting Odds and Insights
The betting odds from FanDuel indicate Alexandrova at -390, making her the clear favorite, while Yuan is at +290. The odds reflect Alexandrova’s superior form and head-to-head advantage.
The following are additional betting insights:
- Total Sets Under 2.5: -250
- Total Sets Over 2.5: +175
- Total Games Under 20.5: -125
- Total Games Over 20.5: -110
- Set 1 Winner Alexandrova: -250
- Set 1 Winner Yuan: +182
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