Natela Dzalamidze & Viktória Kužmová v Anna-Lena Friedsam & Nadiia Kichenok - Match Analysis

Описание: Match Context
This doubles tennis match occurred in the final of the 2023 Ladies Linz Open, a WTA 250 event. Dzalamidze/Kuzmova defeated Friedsam/Kichenok in a deciding champions tiebreak (match score: [6–4, 3–6, 11–9]). Key points from the match:

1. Team Dynamics
Dzalamidze/Kuzmova: Kuzmova (now Hrunčáková) brought aggressive baseline play and strong serves, complementing Dzalamidze’s net presence. Their synergy was notable in clutch moments, particularly in the tiebreak.
Friedsam/Kichenok: Kichenok, a seasoned doubles specialist (ranked No. 29 in doubles at the time), paired with Friedsam’s consistency. Their strength lay in tactical positioning and exploiting opponents’ weaker returns.

2. Match Flow
First Set: Dzalamidze/Kuzmova capitalized on Friedsam/Kichenok’s slower start, breaking early to take the set 6–4. Kuzmova’s powerful groundstrokes pressured Friedsam’s backhand.
Second Set: Friedsam/Kichenok adjusted by targeting Kuzmova’s movement, forcing errors. They broke twice to level the match 6–3.
Match Tiebreak: Dzalamidze/Kuzmova edged out 11–9, with Kuzmova’s serve and Dzalamidze’s volleys proving decisive. Friedsam/Kichenok saved two match points but faltered on Kuzmova’s cross-court winner.

3. Key Stats
Serve/Return: Kuzmova’s first-serve win rate (~75%) and Dzalamidze’s net interceptions (12/15) were pivotal. Kichenok’s returns (45% win on second serves) kept them competitive.
Unforced Errors: Friedsam/Kichenok’s 8 double faults (vs. 3 by opponents) hurt their momentum.

4. Post-Match Impact
This marked Kichenok’s 11th WTA doubles runner-up finish (9 titles overall). Kuzmova added her 5th WTA doubles title, reinforcing her versatility.

Tactical Takeaways
Dzalamidze/Kuzmova’s Strategy: Aggressive net play and targeting Friedsam’s weaker wing.
Friedsam/Kichenok’s Missed Opportunities: Poor first-serve percentage (58%) and unforced errors in the tiebreak.

Attribution:
Women's Tennis Association (WTA)
Publisher: WTATv
URL: wtatv.com

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