Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng Betting Preview & Prediction | 2024 WTA Finals | Group Stage

After both lost their opening matches on Saturday, Elena Rybakina and Qinwen Zheng will be desperate to get a win under their belt to stay in contention this week

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When is Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng on and what time does it start? Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng will take place on Monday 4th November, 2024 – not before 12.30pm UK / 7.30am US ET / 4.30am US PT

Where is Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng taking place? Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng will take place at the King Saud University Sports Arena in Riyadh

What surface is Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng being played on? Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng will take place on an indoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng? Click here for the latest ticket information for Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng

What channel is Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng? Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng will be televised live on the Sky Sports Tennis channel in the UK. US viewers can watch this match on the Tennis Channel

Where can I stream Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng live on the Sky Go app and Sky Sports+ in the UK. US viewers can watch this match on the Tennis Channel

Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng Prediction 

Elena Rybakina lost her opening match to Jasmine Paolini on Saturday 7-6 6-4 and she will know she has to improve various parts of her performance if she is to fare better here.

While she served eight aces, it was ultimately her service game that let her down and she will want to improve her win percentages on both first and second serve.

Rybakina can take some heart from the fact she has met Qinwen Zheng twice before and won both matches in straight sets.

Zheng was outplayed by Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-4 and she never really looked capable or likely of causing Sabalenka any real issues.

Zheng has stayed active in the Asian leg of the WTA Tour and she comes off winning in the Japan Open while Rybakina has rested since the US Open. Given how Swiatek started slow but eventually hit her stride. Rybakina could well profit the same way and she will hope to hit her stride her especially against a player she has beaten in both previous meetings.

All points towards Rybakina in this one and we just edge her to beat Zheng.

Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng Betting Tip: Elena Rybakina to win