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Moscow, Russia – Defending Champion and third seed, Russia’s Ana Chakvetadze is favored at -200 with BetUS Sportsbook against a tough competitor, compatriot Dinara Safina +150.

: Dinara Safina +150 Anna Chakvetadze -200

Match Time: 042:00 AM EST

Tennis Prediction: This all-Russian match up is poised to be one of the best matches at the Kremlin Cup. There is much to recommend betting on either No. 6 Ana Chakvetadze or No.17 Dinara Safina.

Ana Chakvetadze is enjoying a career best season, amassing an enviable 56/16 record for the season, which includes 4 WTA titles. In comparison, Safina has had a solid season at 39/19, which includes one WTA title. However, while Chakvetadze has been steadily climbing the ranks, Safina has fluctuated, starting the season ranked 10th in the World. Safina has reached as high as No. 9 before falling to her current rank No. 17.

Safina is a talented player whose power game, when harnessed can be overwhelming. Chakvetadze brings a beautiful fluidity to her game, reminiscent of Hingis, Chakvetadze is one of the best on court thinkers.

This match will pit Safina’s strength and power against Chakvetadze’s precision and strategic thinking. Who holds the advantage?

Clearly home court advantage is cancelled. In terms of surface, both play a solid hard court game. However, Chakvetadze’s hard court prowess is better. Safina, having trained in Spain is a baseline player, who favors the slower clay court surface. If Chakvetadze can outwit Safina, she should seize the victory.

Further disadvantaging Safina is a tendency for tantrums. It is not unlikely to see Safina enjoy a one-sided monologue in Russian on court, as she berates herself against for every bad on court decision and missed shot. A tendency to get down on herself has allowed Safina to let matches slip through her fingers. Chakvetadze will not pounce on such an advantage mercilessly.

Tennis Free Pick: Chakvetadze in three sets.

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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.