Fourth seed Kasatkina meets dangerous Siniakova in round two at the Korea Open.
Daria Kasatkina vs. Katerina Siniakova Matchup
Daria Kasatkina, the fourth seed, is preparing to face qualifier Katerina Siniakova in the second round of the 2025 Korea Open. After receiving a bye in the first round, Kasatkina will take on Siniakova, who progressed in her opening match by defeating So-hyun Park in straight sets.
Kasatkina’s Season Performance
This season has been somewhat underwhelming for Kasatkina compared to her usual standards. She reached the quarterfinals in Adelaide and made it to the fourth rounds of both the Australian Open and Roland Garros. However, she has struggled with consistency, often exiting before the third round. Recently, she was eliminated in the third round of the US Open by Naomi Osaka in a close three-set match. Across 40 matches this year, Kasatkina has recorded 67 aces, won 60.2% of her first serves, secured 47.7% of return points, and converted 47.9% of break points.
Siniakova’s Quest for Breakthrough
Katerina Siniakova, who is a ten-time doubles Grand Slam champion, is aiming for a significant breakthrough in her singles career. She has shown flashes of potential, including winning a WTA 125 title in Warsaw and making semifinal appearances at the Winner Open as well as quarterfinals in Lleida and Prague. However, she has faced early exits more frequently. In her latest match at Guadalajara, she lost in the first round to Storm Hunter in three sets. Over 29 matches this year, Siniakova has achieved 62 aces, claiming 62.9% of her first serves, 43.4% of return points, and successfully converting 41.9% of break points.
Head-to-Head Record
In their head-to-head encounters, Kasatkina leads with a record of 6-1 against Siniakova. However, their matches have often been competitive, with only one win for Kasatkina coming in straight sets, back in Rome 2020. Most victories for her have involved either three sets or tough comebacks. Their only other exception was at Indian Wells 2018, where Siniakova had to retire due to a wrist injury. Kasatkina dominated their earlier meetings, winning the first four and the last two, while Siniakova’s sole victory came on clay in Hamburg 2022. Their latest matchup was at Roland Garros earlier this season, where Kasatkina triumphed again.
Player Comparison
| Daria Kasatkina | Category | Katerina Siniakova |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Current Ranking | 77 |
| 403-237 | Career W-L | 393-283 |
| 19-20 | YTD W-L | 77-19 |
| 8 | Career Titles | 5 |
| 0 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 0 | YTD Titles | 0 |
Match Prediction
Considering Kasatkina’s consistency and defensive prowess, she holds an advantage going into this match. However, Siniakova’s versatile playing style and recent glimpses of form suggest that this clash could potentially be a closely contested affair.
Betting Odds
Kasatkina is favored at -132, while Siniakova’s odds at +106 indicate a possibility for an upset. Here are the current betting odds:
Daria Kasatkina: -132
Katerina Siniakova: +106
Siniakova has the following odds for winning individual sets:
Kasatkina Set 1 Winner: -130
Siniakova Set 1 Winner: -102
Kasatkina Set 2 Winner: +102
Siniakova Set 2 Winner: -138
