Jiangxi Open 2025: Shibahara vs Zakharova Match Preview and Odds
No. 197 Ena Shibahara is set to compete against No. 84 Anastasia Zakharova in the Round of 32 at the Jiangxi Open. This match is scheduled for Monday, October 27, on a hard court surface. Zakharova enters as the favorite, with odds of -210, while Shibahara has odds of +160. These betting odds have been provided by BetMGM Sportsbook and were updated on Sunday at 10:35 PM ET.
Match Preview: Jiangxi Open 2025 – Shibahara vs. Zakharova
The upcoming match features two players with differing records in 2025. Shibahara has a 9-10 record on hard courts this season. She has demonstrated a 68.0% success rate in her service games, winning 151 out of 222 games. However, her return game has been less effective, with a 31.2% success rate, managing to win 68 out of 218 return games. In terms of break points, she has a conversion rate of 45.8%, ranking her 107th overall.
In her last outing at the Toray Pan Pacific Open, Shibahara faced No. 65 Rebecca Sramkova and was eliminated in the Qualification Round 1 with a close score of 4-6, 6-4, 5-7.
Zakharova’s Performance
Zakharova is looking to reverse her fortunes at the Jiangxi Open. So far this year, she has yet to secure a win in any of her 15 hard court tournaments. Her record stands at 17-16 on this surface. Zakharova’s service games have shown a 62.6% success rate, and she has converted 39.3% of her return games. Her break-point conversion rate on hard courts is also noteworthy at 47.5%, having succeeded 131 out of 276 times.
In her recent participation at the Galaxy Holding Group Guangzhou Open, she faced No. 122 Shuai Zhang. Zakharova lost in the Round of 32 with scores of 4-6, 1-6.
Betting Outlook
- Shibahara’s odds to win the match: +160
- Zakharova’s odds to win the match: -210
- Shibahara’s odds to win the tournament: +5000
- Zakharova’s odds to win the tournament: +2000
According to the betting lines, Shibahara holds an implied probability of winning at 67.7%. This match is anticipated to be a crucial moment for both players as they look to progress further in the Jiangxi Open.
