Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova is in good form, despite her best results being on clay. In Tokyo on the fast hard court, she looks confident and has a strong serve, which will allow her to control the match. It is also worth noting that Pavlyuchenkova has already shown good play at the US Open, confirming her recovery. On the other hand, Ekaterina Alexandrova, although she has defeated two Russians in this tournament, is prone to errors, especially if her first serve is not working well. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova will be able to exploit this and win the match, seeking revenge. It is also worth noting that Pavlyuchenkova has experience playing in Tokyo and the support of friends and coaches, which can positively influence her game. Overall, I lean toward Pavlyuchenkova winning this match.
The forecast for the match between Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Ekaterina Alexandrova notes that Pavlyuchenkova demonstrated her strength and confidence in the previous match, defeating Linda Noskova. Although she did not always successfully convert break points, her serve was consistent. At the same time, Ekaterina Alexandrova was able to surprise by defeating Ludmila Samsonova. She successfully capitalized on her opponent's weaknesses and converted the majority of break points. However, Pavlyuchenkova prefers fast Japanese hard courts, which could give her an advantage in the game. Considering Alexandrova's inconsistency, it is better to bet on Pavlyuchenkova with a plus games handicap. Her strength and confidence can help her achieve a good result in this match. This forecast is based on the analysis of both players' gameplay and their previous matches.
