Ann Li Advances to Semifinals at Merida Open Akron: Preview and Predictions

Ann Li, ranked 111th in the world, has successfully advanced to the semifinals of the Merida Open Akron, held at the Yucatan Country Club in Mérida, Mexico. Li’s journey to the semifinals included victories over Nuria Parrizas-Diaz (6-0, 6-4), Antonia Ruzic (6-2, 6-2), and Jil Teichmann (6-1, 6-1).

In the semifinals, Li is set to face Polina Kudermetova, ranked 133rd, on Sunday, November 3. This match marks the first encounter between the two players in the main tour. Li is favored to win, with odds of -210 compared to Kudermetova’s +160. The prediction suggests that Li should win the match in three sets.

Ann Li has had a strong performance in the tournament so far, not surrendering a single set. She has a solid win-loss record in 2024, standing at 41-25, with 15-13 of those wins on hard surfaces. Her best result this season was winning the title in Valencia, where she defeated Viktoriya Tomova in the final.

Li’s statistics highlight her aggressive playing style, particularly evident in her quarterfinal match against Jil Teichmann, where she scored 17 winners and broke her opponent’s serve seven times. She has also maintained a high percentage of points won behind her first serve, at 71%.

This is Li’s first participation in the Merida Open Akron, and she is two wins away from claiming the title. The match against Kudermetova will be crucial in determining her path to the final, where she could potentially face either Alina Korneeva or Zeynep Sonmez.