The second round of the Roland Garros is set to feature a number of incredible lineups, including world No. 21 Victoria Azarenka squaring off against Mirra Andreeva.
Azarenka was pitted against former Roland Garros semi-finalist Nadia Podoroska in the first round. The Belarusian was in excellent form, losing only one game in an emphatic 6-1, 6-0 victory.
Meanwhile, in her second main draw appearance in Paris, Andreeva faced Emina Bektas in the first round, who she defeated 6-2,6-3. This year, the young Russian hit a career-high of No. 33 and has been extremely consistent against major players.
Azarenka has also been quite steady in her performance over recent weeks. She reached the quarterfinals in Charleston and Rome, with a third-round appearance in Madrid. Nevertheless, this is going to be a battle between two generations, so get ready with your popcorn.
Who do you think will emerge victorious in this encounter? Read on for our Azarenka vs Andreeva prediction and betting tips.
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How the Bookies View It: Andreeva the Favourite
Bookmaker bet365 is slightly inclined towards Andreeva, making her the favourite at 4/5. Azarenka on the other hand stands at 1/1. Set betting suggests a 2-0 win for Andreeva, with this outcome returning 2/1.
Recent Head-to-Head: First Meeting
Azarenka and Andreeva are set for their first-ever encounter. At just 17 years old, Andreeva hasn’t had the opportunity to go up against Azarenka until now.
Anything Else Catch the Eye?
Since her Grand Slam debut at last year's French Open, Andreeva has always managed to make it past the first round of a major. She made a fantastic debut in Paris last year, reaching the third round before losing to Coco Gauff.
Over the last 12 months, she’s acquired a penchant for defeating big names. There’s a reason she’s our dark horse to win the title this year, with the likes of Marketa Vondrousova, Ons Jabeur, Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova all falling victim to the teen in the last year.
Andreeva has maintained a 12-7 win-loss record this year, with a first-serve win of 63 percent year-to-date. In her first-round match against Bektas in the French Open, Andreeva dominated the court in straight sets with 65 total points, four aces and 21 winners.
Meanwhile, Azarenka was ruthless, easily picking apart Podoroska's game to advance to the second round with a 6-1, 6-0 win. She made 22 wins and half as many unforced errors along with an 83 percent breakpoints win. However, she had only one ace throughout the game and four double faults.
Azarenka vs Andreeva Betting Tips and Predictions
Azarenka has reached a career-high of rank No. 1 and is currently at world No. 21. While her experience is going to be invaluable in this encounter, Andreeva’s superior court coverage could give her an edge in the rallies. Our pick for this encounter is the Russian teen with her excellent clay performance.
- Andreeva to win @ 4/5
- Andreeva to win 2-1 @ 15/4
Azarenka and Andreeva will play on Court 14 on Thursday, May 30th. While you wait, make sure to check out our overall women’s singles predictions for the French Open 2024.
Bren is our resident Kiwi, and has been playing or watching sports down under in New Zealand for the better part of three decades. With 12+ years experience as a professional writer, Bren loves to dive deep into all things sport to bring the best betting analysis and predictions here at Mr Fixits Tips.
