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Match details
Fixture: (2) Anett Kontaveit vs Rebecca Peterson
Date: 30 October 2021
Tournament: Transylvania Open 2021
Round: Semifinal
Venue: Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Category: WTA 250
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize money: $235,238
Match timing: Not before 3 pm local time, 12 pm GMT, 5.30 pm IST
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel & ESPN | UK - Amazon Prime Video
Anett Kontaveit vs Rebecca Peterson preview
Second seed Anett Kontaveit will face off against Rebecca Peterson in the semifinals of the 2021 Transylvania Open on Saturday.
Kontaveit played brilliantly in her quarterfinal clash against Anhelina Kalinina, winning 6-3 6-1. The result marked her eighth win in a row and took her another step closer to qualifying for the WTA Finals.
The Estonian's chances of qualifying for the season-ending event took a huge hit following her quarterfinal loss to Ons Jabeur in Indian Wells. But she has managed an incredible turnaround and will seal her berth in Guadalajara if she wins the Transylvania Open.
Rebecca Peterson, meanwhile, had a tough time in her last-eight clash, needing three sets to defeat Lesia Tsurenko. By reaching the semifinals in Cluj-Napoca, Peterson has matched her best result this year (a semifinal showing at the WTA 250 event in Chicago).
Anett Kontaveit vs Rebecca Peterson head-to-head
Anett Kontaveit and Rebecca Peterson have played just once before, at a 10k event a decade ago in Stockholm, where the Estonian came out on top. Thus, the head-to-head stands at 1-0 in Kontaveit's favor.
Anett Kontaveit vs Rebecca Peterson prediction
Anett Kontaveit will be the overwhelming favorite in her semi-final match against Rebecca Peterson, given her recent form and the gulf in rankings between the two players.
Both players like to play aggressive tennis from the baseline. Peterson is capable of moving her opponents around the court with her heavy forehand. Kontaveit, on the other hand, has much more variety in her game. She also has a much better serve than Peterson, and is a lot more consistent from the back of the court.
Kontaveit is in the form of her life right now and it would take a brave person to bet against the Estonian.
Prediction: Anett Kontaveit to win in straight sets.
