Elena Rybakina Takes On Bianca Andreescu at Madrid Open

Madrid, Spain – Elena Rybakina will face Bianca Andreescu in the second round of the WTA Madrid Open on Friday. The match is set to begin at 3:10 PM ET at Park Manzanares.

Based on advanced simulations, betting expert Dimers predicts Rybakina has a 75% chance of winning against Andreescu. “We simulated their matchup 10,000 times and determined Rybakina is the favorite,” said Dimers data analyst Greg Butyn.

Both players carry significant tournament history. Rybakina has had a strong performance this year with a 17-7 record, notching semifinal appearances in earlier tournaments, while Andreescu, ranked 132, is looking to continue her comeback after a tough period.

Rybakina’s past performances include reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open and semifinal spots in the Abu Dhabi Open. She skipped Stuttgart to lead Kazakhstan in the Billie Jean King qualifiers, solidifying her dedication to her national team. Conversely, Andreescu, who has a history of top 20 rankings, will aim to improve upon her 1-1 clay record with this match.

The odds for the match favor Rybakina, with a moneyline of -357, while Andreescu sits at +275. For the first set, Rybakina is favored at -278. These betting lines are current but may change before the match starts.

This will be the third meeting between the two, with Rybakina leading their head-to-head matchup 2-0. Their last encounter at the Dubai Tennis Championships in 2023 ended with Rybakina winning in straight sets.

As the players prepare for the match, Andreescu aims to leverage her recent return to form after winning her opening match easily against McCartney Kessler. With both players eager for victory, fans can expect an exciting contest at the Madrid Open.