French Open Women’s Singles Finals
Jelena Ostapenko vs Simona Halep
Not even the shrewdest of betting websites imagined this is how the WTA portion of the French Open will look like, but it’s in moments like this that tennis fans find the maximum enjoyment.
I’m sure conservative live betting fans will flock towards sports betting darling Simona Halep, but Jelena Ostapenko didn’t reach the final due to sheer luck.
The young Latvian played well throughout the tournament. She may have dropped sets every now and then, but her comebacks were more than convincing and showcased her resilience on the clay court. She will prove to provide an interesting challenge to Halep, who didn’t face any resistance until the quarter-finals.
Halep is bound to leapfrog Angelique Kerber and take hold of the No1 spot should she win this competition, so many will expect her to bring her A-game. The Romanian is more than aware of the pressure the final match has on her.
“I will play for two things: My first Grand Slam and No. 1 in the world. It’s a big challenge, a big chance,” Halep said after beating No3 Karolina Pliskova. “I think I have the game. I have the mentality to win, but it’s gonna be tough. I expect her to give everything she has, to hit all the balls, to play with confidence – but I’m confident as well.”
Meanwhile, Ostapenko reached the final on her birthday, endearing her more to the French crowd and the tennis betting community: “I’m really happy to be in the final, especially on my birthday. I think it’s a nice gift!”
Ostapenko also made history by being the first Latvian ever to reach a Grand Slam final. She will be hoping to one-up her feat by winning the entire thing.
Regardless of who wins, we can be sure that these top ladies of the clay court will perform and give us a game for the ages!
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