Beatriz Haddad Maia vs. Dayeon Back: WTA Korea Open 2025 Preview, Prediction, and Betting Odds
Beatriz Haddad Maia, the sixth seed, is set to face home favorite Dayeon Back in the first round of the WTA Korea Open 2025. This match marks Back's annual appearance as a wild card entrant in the Seoul tournament.
Haddad Maia's Form and Strengths
Haddad Maia’s singles season has been inconsistent, highlighted by a semifinal appearance in Strasbourg and a quarterfinal in Bad Homburg. Her US Open campaign ended in the fourth round against Amanda Anisimova. Her strengths lie in her powerful lefty serve, demonstrated by 97 aces across 38 matches and a 64.7% success rate on her first serve. She also converts 41.4% of her break points. Notably, she secured a doubles title in Nottingham with Laura Siegemund.
Dayeon Back's Background
Dayeon Back, a 23-year-old, has consistently participated in the Korea Open as a wild card since 2022. She has achieved success on the ITF Circuit, amassing nine singles and nine doubles titles. This year, she reached finals at two Nonthaburi events and won titles in Daegu and Montasir. The Seoul event marks her first WTA main-draw appearance of the season.
Head-to-Head Record
Beatriz Haddad Maia and Dayeon Back have never faced each other previously on the WTA tour.
Player Comparison
| Category | Beatriz Haddad Maia | Dayeon Back |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ranking | 25 | 306 |
| Career W-L | 478-269 | 187-82 |
| YTD W-L | 15-25 | 37-16 |
| Career Titles | 4 | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 | 0 |
| YTD Titles | 0 | 0 |
Prediction
While Back will benefit from the support of the home crowd and her fearless approach, Haddad Maia's superior experience and left-handed power should ultimately lead her to victory.
Prediction: Beatriz Haddad Maia in straight sets
Betting Odds (via FanDuel)
Haddad Maia is the strong favorite at -800, while Back is listed at +550. This reflects Haddad Maia's superior serve and experience at the tour level.
- Beatriz Haddad Maia: -800
- Dayeon Back: +550
- Total Sets Under 2.5: -350
- Total Sets Over 2.5: +230
- Total Games Under 10.5: -900
- Total Game Over 10.5: +450
- Maia Set 1 Winner: -420
- Back Set 1 Winner: +280
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WTA Seoul Day 2 Predictions
Besides the Haddad Maia vs. Back match, other interesting matchups are taking place on Day 2 of the WTA Seoul Open.
Suzan Lamens vs. Tatjana Maria
Suzan Lamens and Tatjana Maria have a 1-1 head-to-head record. Maria's recent quarterfinal appearance in Guadalajara suggests she might have an edge. This match will depend on who can bring more confidence to Seoul.
Prediction: Lamens in 3
Jaqueline Cristian vs. Emma Raducanu
Jaqueline Cristian and Emma Raducanu are facing each other for the first time. Raducanu showed improved form at the U.S. Open and her upward trend makes this an intriguing matchup.
Prediction: Raducanu in 2
Beatriz Haddad Maia vs. Dayeon Back (Revisited)
This is the first meeting between Haddad Maia and Back. Haddad Maia’s heavy lefty forehand remains a potent weapon on hard courts. However, if Haddad Maia starts slowly, Back, buoyed by the home crowd, could make the match competitive.
Prediction: Haddad Maia in 2