Have a look at the top 5 Women’s singles contenders, predictions and favourites to win at the Indian Wells Masters 2022
A tournament without World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty, who withdrew from the Indian Wells as well as the Miami Open of the year, but with top-seeded players where Naomi Osaka has been handed a wild card entry.
It’s very tough since many strong contenders are in action namely, the current champion Paula Badosa, one of the players in the strong form then Aryna Sabalenka’s improving runs, reigning French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova, US Open winner Emma Raducanu and many more.
Let’s have a look at the top 5 promising and favourites to win the title at the BNP Paribas Open.
Indian Wells Masters 2022 Top 5 Women’s Singles Favorites, Predictions, Betting Odds
1- Iga Swiatek
Need to say why? Her consistency is the answer! The Polish professional started her 2022 tennis season with progress to the semifinals of the Adelaide International tournament losing to World No. 1 Ash Barty. The 20-year-old then advanced to the semis of the Australian Open where she lost to one of the toughest opponents Danielle Collins.
Swiatek has faced some very tough competitors and finally won the title at the Qatar Open coming past three top 10 players. This makes her at too of the list to win the tournament.
2- Anett Kontaveit
Having already won three titles since her 2021 triumph at the Cleveland Open, the Estonian has been consistent with her outstanding form. Anett’s promising form was seen this year as well where she reached the top four in Sydney, where she lost to Krejcikova in a hard-fought clash. The player won the St. Petersburg title after a disappointing run in Australia and reached the final in Qatar but was defeated by Swiatek.
The first Grand Slam was the only tournament where she failed to be impressive by her performance. Looking at her strong form where she ended twice as a finalist and won five titles this year, makes her name in the top 5 list.
3- Jelena Ostapenko
Jelena Ostapenko started not so impressive but became better with her form where she reached the semifinals of the St. Petersburg tournament losing to not so easy opponent Kontaveit. The Latvian came past players like Sofia Kenin, Iga Swiatek, Petra Kvitova and Halep in Dubai Tennis Championship to reach the final and win the trophy in Dubai.
The tennis professional from Latvia advanced to the semifinals at Qatar but lost to Kontaveit again. The Indian Open 2021 semifinalist has experience of the level and she doesn’t look to attempt any mistake in Paribas this year.
4- Paula Badosa
The Spanish professional with her tough play has impressed everyone. The reigning Indian Wells champion has experience of the level and is back with very good form.
5- Simona Halep
Starting her season with a title at the Melbourne Summer Set as her 23rd career title, the Romanian lost in just the fourth round of the first Grand Slam against one of the toughest opponents Alize Cornet. She progressed to the last four of the Dubai Tennis Championship but got defeated by a tough contender Ostapenko. The tennis professional from Romania has faced some very tough players this season. Her improving form tells it won’t be easy to dominate her this time.
WTA Indian Wells Futures | Winner
Iga Swiatek +500
Naomi Osaka +800
Anett Kontaveit +1100
Simona Halep +1200
Aryna Sabalenka +1400
Paula Badosa +1400
Maria Sakkari +2000
Jelena Ostapenko +2200
Betting Odds are available here.
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