It’s the championship match at WTA Linz, and last year’s runner-up, Ekaterina Alexandrova, will be looking to go one step further. Still, she has to get past Dayana Yastremska, who has been impressive all week. This one promises to be feisty with several undertones involved, and we at at LWOT offer our prediction for who will emerge victorious.

WTA Linz Final Prediction

Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Dayana Yastremska

Head-to-Head: Alexandrova 2 vs 3 Yastremska

The WTA Linz final features two players who have showcased exceptional form throughout the tournament, setting the stage for a compelling contest.

Yastremska and Alexandrova have faced each other five times, with the Ukrainian holding a slight edge in their rivalry. Their most recent encounter was at the 2022 Libema Open, where Alexandrova emerged victorious in a three-set battle.

In the semifinals at WTA Linz, Alexandrova combined some aggressive baseline play and consistent serving to deliver a dominant performance against Karolina Muchova, securing a 6-0, 6-4 victory. Yastremska, on the other hand, was tactical and repelled everything Clara Tauson threw at her to advance to the final in a straight-sets win.

Given the current form of both players, the final is anticipated to be a closely contested match, with both players having a legitimate shot at clinching the title. Yastremska’s head-to-head advantage and her ability to elevate her game in crucial moments cannot be overlooked, and in my opinion, she has been the best player in Linz.

Prediction: Yastremska in 3

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