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Rybakina Claims Strasbourg Title in Three-Set Thriller
Fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan recorded a 6-1, 6-7 (2), 6-1 victory over eighth-seeded Russian Liudmila Samsonova on Saturday in the final at the Internationaux de Strasbourg in France. Rybakina, 25, registered 16 aces to dispatch Samsonova in two hours and 16 minutes, securing her ninth career WTA Tour title and first since April 2024, when she won the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart.
Rybakina bolted out to a fast start, winning five straight games en route to capturing the first set. Samsonova showed some resolve and eventually won the second-set tiebreak, however, Rybakina answered by posting breaks in the second and sixth games of the third set to put away her foe. Rybakina will now turn her attention to the French Open, where she is seeded 12th and faces Argentinian qualifier Julia Riera in the first round. Samsonova, seeded 19th, will play Mayar Sherif of Egypt. For some important tips for betting on tennis, you can find more information here. To improve your overall betting results, consider incorporating strong sports betting bankroll management strategies.
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Joint Captures Maiden WTA Title in Rabat
Teenager Maya Joint captured her maiden WTA Tour title by cruising to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Romania’s Jaqueline Cristian in the final in Rabat, Morocco. Joint, 19, benefited from five double faults from Cristian to win the match in 80 minutes. The Australian also won the doubles title in Morocco, marking a successful tournament debut.
Both Joint and Cristian will now compete in the French Open, which begins Sunday. Joint drew fellow Aussie Ajla Tomljanovic in the first round, while Cristian will meet another Australian, Kimberly Birrell. For tips on betting strategies for specific tournaments like the US Open or the Australian Open, visit our guides. When considering the total games in a match, knowing how to bet totals can provide another betting avenue. Additionally, line shopping is a crucial strategy to ensure you’re getting the best odds. You can also review the daily report for more insights, or consult the bettors handbook for general betting strategies. You can also explore various free service plays including those from computer models
