Tennis · W50 Burgas · 06/10, 10:30

Prediction: Alena Kovackova vs Polona Hercog

Team pages: Alena Kovackova · Polona Hercog

Prediction summary
Winner
62% 38%
Alena Kovackova Polona Hercog
Estimated games
22.8
Recent form · 10 last
Alena Kovackova 6-4 (W-L)
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Polona Hercog 4-6 (W-L)
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Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Alena Kovackova 1554 · Polona Hercog 1455
Alena KovackovaPolona Hercog
Our model64%36%
Market61%39%

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Match keys

  • Our model (surface Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Alena Kovackova (rating 1554 vs 1455).
  • Alena Kovackova is in better form: 60% recent wins.

Statistics

Alena KovackovaPolona Hercog
Win %60%30%
Win % · Clay 80% (5) 25% (4)
Sets (G-P)1.4-0.90.8-1.7
Games (G-P)12.4-1010.5-13.3
Aces0.92.7
Double faults2.23.1
1st serve %57.4%61.6%
Break %58%41.8%
Estimated total games (ours) 22.8

Last 10 matches played

Last matches of each player (sets and games). W = win, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Alena Kovackova

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Date Opponent Sets Games Res.
27/09 Alisa Oktiabreva
W35 Santa Margherita · ~Clay
0-2 8-13 L
26/09 Vittoria Paganetti
W35 Santa Margherita · ~Clay
2-0 13-7 W
25/09 Martina Colmegna
W35 Santa Margherita · ~Clay
2-0 13-7 W
24/09 Ilary Pistola
W35 Santa Margherita · ~Clay
2-0 12-6 W
23/09 Tilwith Di Girolami
W35 Santa Margherita · ~Clay
2-1 17-12 W
02/09 Loes Ebeling Koning
W50 Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
0-2 6-10 L
26/08 Eva Bennemann
W50 Oldenzaal
1-2 15-17 L
25/08 Maria Toma
W50 Oldenzaal
2-0 13-7 W
24/08 Laura Boehner
W50 Oldenzaal
2-0 12-6 W
21/08 Jana Kovackova
W50 Prague
1-2 15-15 L

Polona Hercog

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Date Opponent Sets Games Res.
02/10 Lisa Pigato
W75 Quinta Do Lago · ~Hard
1-2 13-17 L
01/10 Naiktha Bains
W75 Quinta Do Lago · ~Hard
2-1 14-12 W
30/09 Ayana Akli
W75 Quinta Do Lago · ~Hard
2-1 17-11 W
21/09 Leyre Romero Gormaz
WTA Tolentino · Clay
1-2 14-19 L
14/09 Julie Struplova
WTA Ljubljana · Clay
0-2 8-13 L
25/08 Moyuka Uchijima
US Open Women · Hard
0-2 6-12 L
29/07 Laura Pigossi
W100 Gran Canaria
0-2 4-12 L
13/07 Dalila Jakupovic
WTA Kitzbuhel · Clay
2-1 14-12 W
23/06 Bianca Andreescu
Wimbledon Women · Grass
0-2 6-12 L
14/05 Kajsa Rinaldo Persson
W75 Zagreb · ~Clay
0-2 9-13 L

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Alena Kovackova vs Polona Hercog?

Our model gives 62% to Alena Kovackova, using surface Elo on clay.

What is the prediction based on?

On an Elo model by surface (clay) adjusted for opponent quality, compared with the market odds.