The 8th-seed Ons Jabeur of Tunisia will take over the Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first semifinals on Thursday, May 5. The clay season started pretty great for both women this year. Let’s check Ons Jabeur vs Ekaterina Alexandrova Match Prediction, Preview, Head-to-head, Betting Tips and Live Streams – Madrid Open 2022.
Ons Jabeur is currently the African number one player as well as WTA World number ten. The 27-year-old Tunisian defeated the Madrid defending champion Simona Halep within one hour of an impressive bunch of tennis. She is the finalist in the Charleston Open losing to Belinda Bencic whom she defeated in Madrid. Jabeur’s magical drop shots, whole court cover and power pact backhand are the whole key to her brilliant play. She was able to advance in a few quarterfinals this year. Jabeur did not play the Australian Open in January but she is ready again to be in yet another final if she overcomes Alexandrova.
Ekaterina Alexandrova plays both doubles and singles. She entered the semifinals by beating the American top player Amanda Anisimova in straight sets. Alexandrova got only one career title to date. She has huge potential to tackle top players as she once defeated former world number ten. Alexandrova will play her second semifinal as the first was in Charleston against Belinda Bencic to whom she lost. This semifinal would bring her a good result ahead if she can make it to the finals this time.
Ons Jabeur vs Ekaterina Alexandrova Match Details
- Tournament: Mutua Madrid Open
- Date: 5 May 2022
- Venue: Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain
- Category: WTA 1000
- Surface: Outdoor clay
- Round: Semifinals
- Timing: 3:30 PM IST, 10:00 AM GMT
- Prize Money: US$6,575,560
Ons Jabeur vs Ekaterina Alexandrova Match Head-to-head Records
Ekaterina Alexandrova dominates Ons Jabeur by winning six matches out of seven. The only match Ons won was in 2017 in Zhuhai, China in the Round of 16 in three sets. The last meeting between them was in 2021 in Moscow where Ons had to retire from the match at the second set.
Head-to-head: Alexandrova leads records by 6-1.
Ons Jabeur vs Ekaterina Alexandrova Match Prediction: Who will win this match?
The African number one has a special talent for sticking some exquisite drop shots which will create a barrier for Alexandrova for sure. Alexandrova on the other hand is playing great clay court tennis and is easily picking up shots. Both are different players from one another.
Prediction: Ons Jabeur to win in three sets
Betting Tips: Ons will win at 1.81 odds
Ons Jabeur Last 3 Performances
- Quarterfinals of Madrid Open: Defeated Simona Halep by 6-3,6-2
- Round of 16 of Madrid Open: Defeated Belinda Bencic by 6-2,3-6,6-2
- Round of 32 of Madrid Open: Beat V. Gracheva by 7-5,0-6,6-4
Ekaterina Alexandrova Last 3 Performances
- Quarterfinals of Madrid Open: Defeated Amanda Anisimova by 6-4,6-3
- Round of 16 of Madrid Open: Defeated M. Bouzkova by 6-7,6-0,7-5
- Round of 32 of Madrid Open: Beat N. Parrizas-Diaz by 6-4,7-5
Ons Jabeur vs Ekaterina Alexandrova Live Streams
- USA: Tennis Channel
- UK: Amazon Prime Video
- India: Voot
Also read: Most dominant head-to-head records to date in the history
Have a great day ahead!
