Clara Tauson Favored to Win Against Nao Hibino in WTA Tokyo Match

Clara Tauson, ranked 53rd in the WTA, is predicted to win her upcoming match against Nao Hibino in the first round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. The match, scheduled for October 22, 2024, will be the first encounter between the two players on an outdoor hard court, although they have met before in other competitions.

Tauson’s current form and statistics suggest a strong advantage. She has a season form of 132 points, significantly higher than Hibino’s 47 points. On hard courts this year, Tauson has won 18 out of 25 matches, while Hibino has won 15 out of 29 matches.

In their most recent meeting, Tauson decisively defeated Hibino 6-1, 6-1 in the quarterfinals of the 125K Hong Kong tournament, avenging a 2019 ITF loss. This victory, along with her overall performance, makes Tauson the favorite to win the upcoming match.

The odds also favor Tauson, with a win probability of 75.2% according to some predictions. The match is expected to be a straightforward win for Tauson, potentially in two sets.