A massive WTA Third Round battle is set for Tue, 18 Aug at 7:00 am AEST as world number 8 Linda Noskova clashes with Clara Tauson. Noskova has been in super touch this season, bringing a 30-12 YTD record into this match. If you are hunting for expert tennis tips, this matchup offers plenty of statistical angles to sink your teeth into.

Both players arrive following positive recent outings, making this an action-packed early morning showdown.

Who Wins The Head To Head?

The numbers say Linda Noskova is having a standout campaign, sitting at current rank 8 with two titles already locked in this year. The Czech star is coming off a win over Katie Boulter on Sun, 16 Aug. On the other side of the net, Denmark's Clara Tauson comes in ranked 42, also coming off a win on Sun, 16 Aug against Peyton Stearns.

Despite Noskova's superior 71% win percentage this season, the head-to-head history jumps off the page. Tauson holds a 2-0 head-to-head record over Noskova, having beaten her in both January and February 2025. Noskova enters as the head-to-head favourite on the board, while Tauson provides an intriguing underdog narrative based on past meetings.

Head to HeadOdds correct as at 12:14 pm AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipAnna Blinkova3.42Anna Kalinskaya1.32
Solid tickOur tip: Linda Noskova. Noskova holds a dominant 30-12 YTD record and a world rank of 8, making her a strong head-to-head selection.

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Head-to-head context

0–0

Anna Blinkova vs Anna Kalinskaya

Set Handicap Analysis

The Set Handicap line is set at 1.5 sets, with Noskova giving up a -1.5 set handicap and Tauson receiving a +1.5 set start.

With Tauson taking both previous meetings between the pair, backing the Dane to grab at least a set rates a real chance.

SetsOdds correct as at 12:14 pm AEST. Odds can change.
Anna Blinkova -1.56.00Our tipAnna Kalinskaya +1.51.13
Solid tickOur tip: Clara Tauson +1.5. Tauson owns a 2-0 head-to-head record against Noskova, giving her a serious edge to cover the +1.5 set line.

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Total Games Line

The Total Games market sits at 21.5 games for this third-round encounter. Noskova boasts 124 career victories compared to Tauson's 109, and both players enter after hard-fought victories in their last start.

Given their head-to-head battles have featured competitive sets, going over the 21.5 games mark gets a big tick.

GamesOdds correct as at 12:14 pm AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipOver 20.51.95Under 20.51.85
Solid tickOur tip: Over 21.5. With both players coming off last-start wins, a tight multi-set match rates a real chance to clear 21.5 games.

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