'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Match Details
Fixture: (18) Marta Kostyuk vs (16) Diana Shnaider
Date: 20 September 2024
Tournament: Korea Open 2024
Round: Quarterfinals
Venue: Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center in Seoul, South Korea
Category: WTA 500
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize Money: $922,573
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | India - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - DAZN
Marta Kostyuk vs Diana Shnaider preview
World No.18 Marta Kostyuk will take on World No.16 Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals of the Korea Open 2024 on 20 September. Kostyuk is the fifth seed, while Shnaider is the fourth seed in the tournament.
Trending
The match will be held at the Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center in Seoul, South Korea. Kostyuk reaches the quarterfinals after defeating Heather Watson in the Round of 16 in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. Shnaider, meanwhile, defeated Carol Zhao in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 to make her way into this fixture. Both players competed at the US Open before this tournament, where Shnaider reached the Round of 16 and Kostyuk the third round.
In New York, both players lost to American players, Kostyuk losing to Emma Navarro at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in three sets 4-6, 6-4, 3-6, while Shnaider succumbed to eventual finalist Jessica Pegula at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in straight sets 4-6, 2-6.
Marta Kostyuk vs Diana Shnaider head-to-head
Kostyuk and Shnaider are yet to face off against each other. Hence, their head-to-head currently stands at 0-0.
Marta Kostyuk vs Diana Shnaider odds
Odds will be updated once more information is available.
Marta Kostyuk vs Diana Shnaider prediction
In the past year, Shnaider has maintained a 69% win ratio, while Kostyuk has won 64% of her matches, close behind the former. Both players compete regularly on the main Tour, but the quality of their opposition still differs massively. Shnaider has played against players with an average ranking of 117, while Kostyuk will have the edge having played against higher-ranked players, with an average rank of 53.
Both players have contrasting playstyles, which could result in them pushing each other to the limit. Where Kostyuk is an aggressive counterpuncher of the ball, relying on her tactical intelligence and solid returns, Shnaider is more athletic with a substantial baseline game.
Their match is predicted to go the distance where their under-pressure performance will be crucial in determining the winner. Looking at their recent form, Shnaider has saved 60% of her breakpoint opportunities, while Kostyuk has saved 55% of hers. Shnaider also has better composure, winning 73% of her deciding sets, while Kostyuk has won 70% of her final sets.
Pick: Diana Shnaider to win in three sets.
