As the WTA Miami third round draws to a close, we offer our top betting predictions for six of the remaining eight contests. We’ve honed in on matches expected to draw significant betting interest, deliberately avoiding extreme longshots that typically don’t appeal to our audience. Our goal is to provide adaptable coverage, so please feel free to share your thoughts and personal bets in the comments section.
WTA Miami: Svitolina vs. Baptiste
Match Preview (H2H: 1-0)
This will be the second encounter between Elina Svitolina and Hailey Baptiste. Svitolina maintains a strong position within the women’s top ten, while Baptiste, though generally consistent, experienced a slight dip in form in 2023 compared to 2024. With a 9-7 record this year, Baptiste hasn’t quite hit her stride. Conversely, Svitolina has been exceptional in 2024, securing one title, reaching two finals, and making two semifinal appearances.
Best Bet to Make
Betting Insight: Svitolina is a clear favorite according to oddsmakers. A strong bet leans on Svitolina’s capacity for decisive wins.
Recommended Bet: Svitolina to win 2-0.
Rationale: While their previous match went three sets, this hardcourt surface significantly favors Svitolina. This outcome offers good value.
WTA Miami: Zheng vs. Keys
Match Analysis (H2H: 0-1)
Qinwen Zheng and Madison Keys last met at WTA Washington in 2023, a first-round match where Keys dominated the second set after a competitive opener. Keys holds an 8-4 record in 2024, whereas Zheng’s overall record stands at 3-2. Zheng’s activity has been significantly curtailed since 2023, with a total record of 23-15, including her current year’s stats. This limited play, largely due to injuries last year, raises questions about her readiness to face a formidable opponent like Keys.
Best Bet to Make
Betting Insight: Keys is the anticipated winner for the reasons outlined. Zheng’s return from injury makes her a less reliable pick for bettors at this stage.
Recommended Bet: Keys to win.
Rationale: Returning from a significant injury layoff, it’s challenging for players to immediately perform at their peak. Keys offers excellent value here.
WTA Miami: Rybakina vs. Kostyuk
Key Matchup (H2H: 4-1)
Elena Rybakina consistently ranks among the world’s elite players, often considered second only to Aryna Sabalenka, a fact supported by her World No. 2 ranking. Rybakina has had an impressive start to 2024, which includes a recent victory against Marta Kostyuk at WTA Indian Wells just a few weeks ago. Her only loss since then was also to Sabalenka. Marta Kostyuk holds a 7-3 record in 2024, having reached the WTA Brisbane final where she also fell to Sabalenka.
Best Bet to Make
Betting Insight: It’s clear who the favorite is in this matchup. Rybakina boasts a dominant 4-1 head-to-head record against Kostyuk and is expected to secure another victory.
Recommended Bet: Rybakina to win 2-0.
Rationale: Historically, only one of their five encounters has extended to a third set (their very first match). This strong trend suggests a straight-sets victory for Rybakina, offering good value.
