Maria-Slice: Will the coup against local heroine Gauff fail to materialize?
Tatjana Maria made a successful start to the US Open 2024 with her special style of play. The WTA world no. 99 celebrated a two-set win against Sierra. Nevertheless, we are ruling out another surprise in the second round against Coco Gauff. Our Maria vs. Gauff tip is for a clear victory for the American
Coco Gauff’s style of play does not suit Tatjana Maria at all. With her high balls, the American can neutralize Tatjana Maria’s special slice style of play. Gauff already ensured a clear balance of power in the opening clash in January 2023, winning in two sets against Maria
This time, too, it seems obvious to bet on a clear victory for the American. However, the bookmakers do not offer particularly profitable odds.
Tatjana Maria – Statistics & current form
Tatjana Maria has “sliced her way through” – literally, mind you. The 37-year-old drove her opponent Solana Sierra to despair with her forehand and backhand slices. After dominating the first set 6:2, the Baden-Württemberg-born player went on to win the following set 6:3.
In the meantime, Maria was leading 5:0 in the second set. Surprisingly, the 37-year-old folded and almost lost the momentum. At 5:3, the mother of two fended off three break points and was ultimately able to bag her ticket to the second round.
Over these two sets, “Tadde” played with a rate of 88% points won on her first serve and also recorded six aces. The aim is to build on this against Coco Gauff. For Maria, a win against the defending champion would be the first time she has reached the third round of the US Open
Will Maria also be successful against Gauff with her slice style of play?
Tatjana Maria’s style of play is straightforward. The 37-year-old is known for her forehand and backhand slices. If these slices are neutralized by her opponents, Maria’s chances of winning decrease considerably. Maria was still successful against Sienna. A surprise against Gauff can be ruled out.
The last time the two players met in January 2023, Maria was largely harmless against the American. It’s quite possible that this time, too, it will be a “washout”. Betting on a coup for the 37-year-old can only be justified with a great deal of optimism.
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Coco Gauff – Statistics & current form
Coco Gauff started the 2024 US Open as defending champion, but the WTA world number three did not get an easy draw. Varvara Gravcheva, currently ranked 66th in the world by the WTA, surprised everyone at the Masters in Cincinnati, winning a set against Iga Swiatek, among others.
In her match against Coco Gauff, however, there was nothing for Gravcheva to take. The US-American won 6:2 and 6:0 in the first round of the US Open 2024. Gauff’s mission to defend her title got off to a successful start. The showdown against Tatjana Maria now awaits in the second round.
If the local heroine continues her strong performance from the first round, it stands to reason that Gauff will also secure a clear victory against Maria. The only question is how many games the American will have to give up. Bets on the number of games can currently be placed at Tipwin.
Is Gauff still working on her recent hard court record?
In her last five matches on hard court, Coco Gauff has lost three times. Nevertheless, it is obvious to bet on a clear victory for the 20-year-old – especially after her strong performance against Varvara Gravcheva. After all, the world number three won 72% of her points on her first serve.
There were also ten aces for the defending champion. Each of the eight break points Gravcheva had in two sets were fended off by Gauff. With such nerves of steel, the young American shouldn’t have too much trouble against Maria either.
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Tatjana Maria – Coco Gauff Direct comparison / H2H result
Until now, the two players have only met once. Coco Gauff won the first duel in January 2023 2:0 against Tatjana Maria. The American dominated the match for the most part and only had a small weak phase in the first set. In the following set, Gauff even beat Maria 6:1
Tatjana Maria – Coco Gauff Tip
Coco Gauff aims to defend her title in Flushing Meadows. The US-American made a successful start to the Grand Slam and ensured a clear balance of power in her first round match. Against a player like Varvara Gravcheva, who recently took a set against Swiatek among others, there was a clear victory in two sets.
Gauff only dropped two games over the course of these two sets. The world number three won the match 6:2 and 6:0 and now moves on to the second round against Tatjana Maria. Like Gauff, the 37-year-old German tennis player also won 2-0 in the first round. As expected, Maria’s slice was the key to her success
In the past, Tatjana Maria has not had any notable success with her slice game at the US Open. The coup against Sierra should therefore not be overrated. We expect a defeat for “Tadde” in the second round duel.
Our Maria vs. Gauff betting tip at odds of 1.70 is for Gauff to win with at least eight games to spare. Tipwin currently has this betting option in its betting program
