The Stats Zone
· Adam Evans

Noma Noha Akugue vs Arantxa Rus – Final – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Hamburg European Open

Noma Noha Akugue vs Arantxa Rus – Final – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Hamburg European Open

Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!

THE FACTS

When is Noma Noha Akugue vs Arantxa Rus on and what time does it start? Noma Noha Akugue vs Arantxa Rus will take place on Saturday 29th July, 2023 – not before 12:30 (UK)

Where is Noma Noha Akugue vs Arantxa Rus taking place? Noma Noha Akugue vs Arantxa Rus will take place at Am Rothenbaum in Hamburg, Germany

What surface is Noma Noha Akugue vs Arantxa Rus being played on? Noma Noha Akugue vs Arantxa Rus will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Noma Noha Akugue vs Arantxa Rus? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Noma Noha Akugue vs Arantxa Rus

What channel is Noma Noha Akugue vs Arantxa Rus on in the UK? Noma Noha Akugue vs Arantxa Rus will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Noma Noha Akugue vs Arantxa Rus in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Noma Noha Akugue vs Arantxa Rus live on the Prime Video app

THE PREDICTION

This is a hugely surprising and momentous final in Hamburg between 32-year-old Arantxa Rus, finally earning her chance at a maiden WTA title, and 19-year-old up-and-comer Noma Noha Akugue. Rus will break the top 50 for the first time no matter the outcome here after a remarkable few months on the ITF and Challenger circuit, building up the confidence to beat some tough opponents this week, but she will have to play the villain in the most important match of her life against a home crowd pulling for a youngster and that will be a tough experience indeed. Noha Akugue will break the top 150 for the first time no matter the outcome here but she could rise as high as 117th with victory in what has been an incredible tour debut. A straight-sets victory over Diana Shnaider on Friday was impressive indeed but Rus has fought tooth and nail through three three-setters this week to look just as competitive. Both players find themselves in a first tour final but Rus has so much more to lose whilst Noha Akugue can count on a partisan atmosphere. Back the German to edge to victory.