A compelling WTA Second Round contest is set for Thursday, 3 Sept at 4:00 am AEST as world No. 9 Elina Svitolina meets Australia's Maya Joint. The stat callouts jump off the page right away in this matchup, with Svitolina bringing a high-flying 43-12 season record (78% win rate) into the clash compared to Joint's 8-19 mark this year.

If you are searching for quality tennis tips ahead of the early morning start, the numbers heavily favour the experienced Ukrainian contender. Svitolina holds 20 career titles and will look to assert her authority early against her lower-ranked opponent.

Who Wins The Match?

The head-to-head market presents a clear picture based on overall season form. Svitolina holds a world rank of 9 and a career record of 465-240, having already claimed two titles this season. She enters this fixture coming off a win against Amanda Anisimova on Sunday, 9 Aug, which marked her fourth straight overall victory.

Maya Joint sits at current rank 72 with a career record of 44-42. The Australian comes into this contest coming off a loss to Liudmila Samsonova on Saturday, 8 Aug, and has dropped two of her past three overall starts. With no previous head-to-head history between the pair (0-0), Svitolina's consistency gives her a big tick to advance.

Head to HeadOdds correct as at 6:41 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipCarole Monnet1.11Sloane Stephens6.70
Big tickOur tip: Elina Svitolina. Svitolina carries a 43-12 season record and enters off a win against Amanda Anisimova, offering unmatched statistical consistency.

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Head-to-head context

0–0

Carole Monnet vs Sloane Stephens

100%1st set → match win % (form)67%

Set Handicap Analysis

The set handicap line is set at -1.5 sets. For Svitolina to cover the -1.5 line, she needs to secure a straight-sets victory.

Given Svitolina's strong current form—including a dominant 6-1 6-1 win over Anastasia Potapova on Friday, 7 Aug—she has demonstrated the firepower to control matches from start to finish. Against an opponent with an 8-19 season tally, backing Svitolina -1.5 sets rates a real chance.

SetsOdds correct as at 6:41 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipCarole Monnet -1.51.40Sloane Stephens +1.52.95
Big tickOur tip: Elina Svitolina -1.5. Boasting a 78% win rate this year, Svitolina rates a real chance to seal a straight-sets victory.

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Set handicap (±1.5) form

−1.5 cover = won by two or more sets. Charts use recent completed scorelines.

Carole Monnetlast 2

−1.5 cover rate50%1/2
+1.5 cover rate50%1/2
Straight-sets wins50%1/2

Sloane Stephenslast 5

−1.5 cover rate40%2/5
+1.5 cover rate60%3/5
Straight-sets wins40%2/5
50%−1.5 cover % (form)40%

Total Games Breakdown

The total games line for this match is benchmarked at 18.5 games. When top-10 players take charge early in early-round matchups, match game counts tend to stay low.

If Svitolina maintains her 78% YTD winning record and closes out sets efficiently, under 18.5 games stands out as a strong statistical angle for punters anticipating a swift conclusion.

GamesOdds correct as at 6:41 am AEST. Odds can change.
Over 18.51.80Our tipUnder 18.52.00
Solid tickOur tip: Under 18.5. If Svitolina dictates terms against Joint (8-19 YTD), the total match games should stay below the 18.5 mark.

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Match total games

Average games from recent scorelines · marker shows live line 18.5.

Carole Monnet matches (n=2)avg 23.5vs 18.5
1428
Sloane Stephens matches (n=5)avg 20.8vs 18.5
1428

Hit rate vs 18.5

Carole Monnetn=2
Over 100%Under 0%
Sloane Stephensn=5
Over 60%Under 40%
11.5Avg games won (form)10