Simona Halep and Naomi Osaka are the main contenders for the world no.1 rankings and the title in Madrid. Even if Naomi is the world no.1, according to bet365, the main favorite for the title in Simona Halep.
Halep
Simona’s odds to win Madrid are 6.50 as the Romanian conquered the title in 2016 and 2017. Halep was not fit to play in Stuttgart last week because of a mild hip injury that apparently was fully recovered.
Halep reached the quarters last year in Madrid before losing 6-4 6-3. Here Simona’s projected path.
(only selected countries – pparently USA excluded, but coming soon)
Kvitova
Petra is the favorite no.2 according to the odds (11.00). The Czech is the defending champion and the world no.1 in the YTD rankings.
Last year Petra won the final in Madrid after defeating Kiki Bertens 7-6 (6) 4-6 6-3.
Osaka
Naomi is not a clay court specialist. However, she trained hard on this surface in April, and she looked pretty good in Stuttgart where she conquered the final before withdrawing because of a problem to her abs. Later, the Japanese sensation went to Mallorca to train at the Rafa Nadal Academy. The quotes about Osaka winning Madrid are 15.00/1. Here Naomi’s projected path.
Last year Naomi lost in the 1st round in Madrid 6-1 7-5 to Shuai Zhang.
(only selected countries – USA excluded, but coming soon)
WTA Madrid single draw
HALEP WON IN 2016 AND 2017
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