WTA AucklandHardSemi-finals3 Jan 2026 · 02:50
Y. Ku
#205 · South Korea
VS
A. Charaeva
#129 · Russia

Odds

Market
Ku
Charaeva
Winner

Player analysis

Y. Ku comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.6, meaning Y. Ku has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving Y. Ku vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — Y. Ku has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -17 over recent matches.

DS -3.6Trend down

A. Charaeva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -18.9 to 14.5, with at least one match where A. Charaeva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving A. Charaeva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +15 over the last five.

DS 0.04Trend mixed

Recent form

Hard court stats

Ku
Stat
Charaeva
61.1%
Win rate
56.2%
129–82
W–L
82–64

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %70%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted50%
BP saved30%
Aces0
Double faults2
1st serve %60%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted60%
BP saved50%
Aces3
Double faults5