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Gauff vs. Bejlek: Elo gap favors Coco in Cincinnati semis
23 Aug
Summary
- Coco Gauff holds a significant Elo rating advantage over Sara Bejlek.
- Gauff demonstrates a superior first-serve points won percentage.
- Bejlek's recent upset victory over Sabalenka adds intrigue to the match.
In the WTA Cincinnati semifinals, Coco Gauff is scheduled to compete against Sara Bejlek tonight at 7:30 PM ET. Gauff has advanced through the tournament by defeating Samsonova, Li, Bouzkova, and Kostyuk. Bejlek has achieved her semifinal spot by overcoming Pliskova, Krejcikova, Alexandrova, and Keys, notably upsetting Aryna Sabalenka.
Gauff possesses a significant Elo rating advantage, with an overall rating of 2,088.1 compared to Bejlek's 1,782.4. Furthermore, Gauff excels in first-serve points won, securing 67.1% of them, while Bejlek's figures are lower at 60.1%. Gauff also leads in dominance ratio and match-efficiency scores, indicating a substantial talent gap.
Despite Bejlek's strong return game statistics, Gauff's overall performance profile and serve efficiency suggest she will dictate the terms of the match. This semifinal clash, the first professional meeting between the two players, will heavily rely on their season-long statistics and Gauff's established dominance.
