Analysis for Amanmuradova-Shvedova (WTA Birmingham)

Head-to-head record 1:0

Yaroslava Shvedova, the Russian qualifier will face Akgul Amanmuradova of Uzbekistan in the first round. Both players adopted an offensive style of play which is particularly determined by their somatotype. Both try to win the point by hitting winners from the back of the court, attacking with fast balls that the opponent cannot reach or return properly. Both Shvedova and Amanmuradova have great serve and forehand and both of them should feel well on grass. However, Shvedova had the match practice on grass coming through the qualifiers here beating Pavlovic and Fujiwara. Russian has the ability to read the game very well and also her opponent´s styles and tendencies so that she can spot a weakness and use one of her aggressive shots to act upon it. She is able to overpower and overwhelm most opposition. However, when going for winners, she can also produce many errors. We expect a very tight match in which the match practice on grass could decide. Chances are 50% on both sides and odds above 2 are therefore worth trying.