The 2019 WTA Rogers Cup in Toronto reaches the semifinals this Saturday, and the first match of the day will see a couple of surprising names. Two unseeded ladies made it to the last four, so we will see World No. 29 Sofia Kenin taking on World No. 27 Bianca Vanessa Andreescu.
Sofia Kenin vs Bianca Vanessa Andreescu
- WTA Toronto Rogers Cup (Outdoor/Hard)
- Aviva Centre, Toronto, Canada
- Saturday 10th August
Sofia Kenin News & Form
The 20-year old American is enjoying an excellent season, winning a pair of titles in Hobart on a hard court and in Mallorca on grass. She also lost the championship match in Acapulco on a hard court, while Kenin is 31-15 in 2019. Sofia made it to the main draw at the Rogers Cup for the first time in her career.
Sofia dropped just a set in four matches this week, defeating World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty 6-7 6-3 6-4 in the second round. Sofia allowed just four games to Dayana Yastremska in the round of 16, while she beat World No. 7 Elina Svitolina 7-6 6-4 in the quarterfinal.
Bianca Vanessa Andreescu News & Form
As well as her next opponent, the 19-year old Canadian is enjoying a wonderful season, winning her first WTA title at Indian Wells where she outlasted Angelique Kerber in three sets. Andreescu is 36-4 in 2019, and two of her four losses came at Grand Slams, while Bianca missed Wimbledon due to an injury. She also lost the championship match in Auckland at the start of the season.
Andreescu won four matches in Toronto this week, dropping a set in each of those four victories. She defeated World No. 5 Kiki Bertens 6-1 6-7 6-4 in the round of 16, while Bianca beat World No. 3 Karolina Pliskova 6-0 2-6 6-4 in the quarterfinal.
Kenin vs Andreescu Head to Head
This will be the third meeting between Sofia Kenin and Bianca Vanessa Andreescu, and all three occurred in 2019. Kenin defeated Andreescu in three sets 6-4 3-6 7-5 in the semifinal in Acapulco, while Bianca bounced back with a straight-set victory in the second round in Miami.
Betting Odds and Predictions: Kenin vs Andreescu
The bookmakers listed Sofia Kenin as a favourite to reach the final in Toronto, and you can take the American at 8/13 odds with William Hill, while Bianca Vanessa Andreescu is a 13/10 minnow with Ladbrokes. William Hill offers 6/4 odds on Kenin to win in straight sets, and the price is 1/2 on Andreescu to earn a set.
When it comes to the total games, William Hill offers the line at 21.5 with both over and under at 17/20 odds. Likewise, both players to win a set pay 13/10 with 888Sport.
Our Kenin vs Andreescu Betting Tip
Both Sofia Kenin and Bianca Vanessa Andreescu recorded some impressive victories in Toronto this week, so I expect to see a thrilling battle. Their previous duel saw just 18 games in the total, but I think this one will be way more fun to watch.
Hereof, I suggest you take the over on the total games at 17/20 odds with William Hill. The bookies favour Kenin over Andreescu, but it’s hard to say who will reach the final. Both ladies have impressed so far, so I would stick with the totals instead of taking the side bet.