Match Result

The match between Watson H. and Shymanovich I. at USA: Charleston WTA, clay, on 01 Tue Apr 2025 has concluded. Unfortunately, the final score is not available to me and therefore cannot be displayed. Please find the score through a reputable sports score provider or by searching the match on official tennis websites.

Betting Analysis (Retrospective)

Since this match has already been played, we're analysing it retrospectively. Without knowing the pre-match odds, it's impossible to determine if there was an upset. However, analysing performance data will help determine if a favorite was justified, or if the outcome suggested an inaccurate pre-match assessment. We can also assess whether the total games played aligned with an Over/Under 20.5 games prediction.

To analyze further, we need to know:

  • What were the pre-match odds for Watson and Shymanovich?
  • How many total games were played in the match?

Assuming a pre-match favorite was correctly identified, and if the favorite won comfortably, a win bet on that player would have been successful. If the underdog won, it would have been considered an upset. If the total games were 21 or more, an "Over 20.5 games" bet would have been successful. If the total games were 20 or fewer, the "Under 20.5 games" bet would have won. We need the score details to be able to analyze the over under.

Player Performance Analysis

Note: Since the actual match statistics are unavailable, I will create a hypothetical table to illustrate the *type* of analysis that would be conducted with real data. The numbers below are purely illustrative.

Statistic Watson H. Shymanovich I.
Aces 3 1
Double Faults 5 2
1st Serve Percentage 58% 65%
1st Serve Points Won 65% 70%
2nd Serve Points Won 45% 50%
Break Points Saved 60% (3/5) 40% (2/5)
1st Return Points Won 30% 35%
2nd Return Points Won 50% 55%
Break Points Converted 40% (2/5) 60% (3/5)
Service Points Won 58% 62%
Return Points Won 45% 48%
Total Points Won 52% 48%
Match Points Saved 0/0 0/0
Games Won 10 9
Service Games Won 60% 60%
Return Games Won 40% 40%
Total Games Won 52% 48%

Key Considerations and Justifications

Based on the *hypothetical* data above, the following key considerations can be made:

  • Serve: Shymanovich showed a higher 1st serve percentage (65% vs 58%) and won a higher percentage of 1st serve points (70% vs 65%). This suggests a stronger serve performance.
  • Return Game: Shymanovich won a slightly higher percentage of both 1st and 2nd return points. Given the marginal difference in total points won, her ability to convert break points (60% vs 40%) was likely a crucial factor.
  • Mental Toughness (Break Points): Shymanovich's superior break point conversion rate indicates a higher level of mental toughness during key moments of the match.
  • Surface: Clay courts generally favor players with strong defensive skills, patience, and the ability to construct points. The data, albeit hypothetical, doesn't strongly favor either player stylistically based purely on statistics. More information about their playing styles would allow for a more complete assessment in relation to clay court performance.
  • Fatigue: Without data on prior match schedules or visible signs of fatigue in the match footage, it's impossible to assess the impact of fatigue.

Justifications: If, according to pre-match analysis, Watson was favored, Shymanovich's higher break point conversion rate and stronger serving stats indicate a potential miscalculation of the odds. These factors could explain an upset. If Shymanovich was favored, these factors support the outcome. Analyzing the total games played in the match (once the result is known) will indicate how well the match was judged with respect to overall number of games.

The surface conditions could favor one player's style if, for instance, Watson was known to be a predominantly serve and volley player, which is less effective on clay. Conversely, if Shymanovich was a grinder with excellent movement and spin, the clay surface would likely be advantageous.