Carol Zhao vs Whitney Osuigwe Prediction, Picks, Odds, H2H, Stats - 15/11/24

We have arrived at the WTA50 Austin ITF Tournament quarterfinals where Carol Zhao and Whitney Osuigwe will contest one of the four matches set for Friday in Texas.

The line setters point to the American reaching the semifinal as a slight favorite of -130, as Whitney Osuigwe has won five of her last six outings in straight sets.

The Canadian native is facing a third straight American opponent in Texas and EJ Garr’s Carol Zhao vs Whitney Osuigwe prediction features odds of -109. For more expert tennis predictions, visit Expert Insights.

Carol Zhao vs Whitney Osuigwe WTA Austin Prediction: American Favored To Reach Semis

• Prediction: Whitney Osuigwe -1.5 Games Handicap
• Best Odds: -109
• Bookmaker: Pinnacle
• Stakes: 3/10

Odds as of 7:00 am UK Time on November 15, 2024. Odds may now differ.

Whitney Osuigwe competed in the Midland event before Austin and after a pair of wins in qualifying she reached the main draw and knocked out 2-seed Tatjana Maria.

Despite the loss to Lauren Davis in the second round in ugly fashion, 6 – 0, 6 – 1, Osuigwe is gaining confidence as we get closer to the end of the 2024 campaign.

Osuigwe is 5 – 1 over the last 6 outings and hasn’t dropped a set in either of the five wins including the straight-sets win over Maria at Midland.

I am convinced the American can get past Zhao but we don’t need to settle for the -130 offer on Osuigwe to advance. I am always searching for better lines to reduce the juice and the -1.5 handicap is listed at -109 for Pinnacle members.

Carol Zhao started the week ranked 266th and needed help to pick up wins entering this WTA50 event in Austin. Zhao was 1 – 6 over the last 7 outings entering Texas and struggled with Caty McNally in the second round. After easing to a 6 – 1 first-set win, Zhao let 817th-ranked McNally back in the match and needed a 7 – 5 third-set result to advance to the quarters.

Osuigwe didn’t flinch against her first two opponents in Austin and I don’t think she will struggle to get past Zhao. Play the -1.5 Games Handicap to reduce the juice and expect the American to be a semifinalist.

CAROL ZHAO RECENT FORM

Carol Zhao has a losing record on all three surfaces this season. With a 19 -30 record in 2024, the Canadian native is facing a second straight campaign under .500.

Zhao is 43 – 60 over the last two years and is 18 – 23 on hard courts this season.

WHITNEY OSUIGWE RECENT FORM

Whitney Osuigwe started the week ranked 322nd and is competing in doubles at Austin this week with partner Alana Smith.

Osuigwe has not won a single title in five years but has three doubles titles in 2024 with Smith by her side.

Osuigwe is 18 – 14 on hard courts this year with a 24 – 22 record in 2024 trying to snap a 4-year run with a losing record.

ZHAO VS OSUIGWE H2H – STAT OF THE MATCH:

Zhao and Osuigwe are meeting for the first time in Austin.

The winner of this match will face either Karina Miller or Jaimee Fourlis in the semifinals.

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