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In an exciting matchup set to take place on March 18, 2026, Lulu Sun will host Taylor Townsend in the WTA Miami event. Both players come into this contest with a similar recent form, having each secured three victories in their last five matches, indicating a competitive showdown.
Lulu Sun has demonstrated solid baseline skills and a growing confidence on home turf, which could level the playing field against her opponent. However, she will face a formidable challenge in Taylor Townsend, known for her aggressive playing style and effective net game. Townsend’s ability to dominate points through her strong serve and tactical acumen potentially gives her an edge in this matchup.
The bookmakers’ odds reflect this competitive dynamic, with Lulu Sun listed at 2.46 for a home win and Townsend favored at 1.51 as the away player. Analyzing the provided model predictions, the probability of a home win stands at 39.7%, while Townsend’s chances are estimated at 60.3%. The anticipated final score of 0:2 suggests a potential straight-sets victory for Townsend.
As both players gear up for this encounter, fans can expect a tightly contested match, where tactical execution and psychological resilience will play pivotal roles in determining the outcome. Betting on sports always carries inherent risks, and outcomes are never guaranteed.
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| Sun 37.8% |
Townsend 62.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.5 | 1.53 | ||
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2.58 | 1.56 | |
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2.48 | 1.5 |
Latest Results
| 17.03.26 Lulu Sun – Donna Vekic – 2:0 16.03.26 Lulu Sun – Maria Timofeeva – 2:0 11.03.26 Lulu Sun – Paula Badosa – 0:2 10.03.26 Emma Navarro – Lulu Sun – 0:2 03.03.26 Lulu Sun – Diane Parry – 0:2 |
07.03.26 Marta Kostyuk – Taylor Townsend – 2:0 05.03.26 Marie Bouzkova – Taylor Townsend – 0:2 03.03.26 Akasha Urhobo – Taylor Townsend – 0:2 02.03.26 Joanna Garland – Taylor Townsend – 0:2 01.03.26 Taylor Townsend – Peyton Stearns – 0:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.08.22 Taylor Townsend – Lulu Sun – 2:0 |
Standings
Draw
Singles – Main
1/64-finals
| 1 | Sabalenka A. (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Li A. | Birrell K. (Q) | |
| 3 | McNally C. | Masarova R. (Q) | |
| 4 | Bye | Wang Xin. (29) | |
| 5 | Zheng Q. (23) | Bye | |
| 6 | Brady J. (WC) | Stephens S. (WC) | |
| 7 | Ruse G. | Ruzic A. | |
| 8 | Bye | Keys M. (15) | |
| 9 | Svitolina E. (9) | Bye | |
| 10 | Jones E. (WC) | Fruhvirtova L. (Q) | |
| 11 | Baptiste H. | Maria T. | |
| 12 | Bye | Samsonova L. (19) | |
| 13 | Ostapenko J. (25) | Bye | |
| 14 | Yastremska D. | Krueger A. (WC) | |
| 15 | Sun L. (Q) | Townsend T. (WC) | |
| 16 | Bye | Paolini J. (7) | |
| 17 | Rybakina E. (3) | Bye | |
| 18 | Tjen J. | Putintseva Y. | |
| 19 | Sierra S. | Rakhimova K. (LL) | |
| 20 | Bye | Kostyuk M. (27) | |
| 21 | Jovic I. (18) | Bye | |
| 22 | Badosa P. | Sasnovich A. (Q) | |
| 23 | Bejlek S. | Gibson T. (Q) | |
| 24 | Bye | Osaka N. (16) | |
| 25 | Alexandrova E. (11) | Bye | |
| 26 | Tagger L. (WC) | Seidel E. (LL) | |
| 27 | Golubic V. (Q) | Stearns P. | |
| 28 | Bye | Cristian J. (34) | |
| 29 | Fernandez L. (26) | Bye | |
| 30 | Arango E. | Selekhmeteva O. | |
| 31 | Jones F. | Williams V. (WC) | |
| 32 | Bye | Pegula J. (5) | |
| 33 | Anisimova A. (6) | Bye | |
| 34 | Waltert S. | Tomljanovic A. | 0 : 2 |
| 35 | Lys E. | Starodubtseva Y. (Q) | |
| 36 | Bye | Bucsa C. (30) | |
| 37 | Shnaider D. (20) | Bye | |
| 38 | Valentova T. | Volynets K. (Q) | |
| 39 | Sonmez Z. | Haddad Maia B. | 2 : 0 |
| 40 | Bye | Bencic B. (12) | |
| 41 | Noskova L. (14) | Bye | |
| 42 | Zhang S. | Cirstea S. | 0 : 2 |
| 43 | Galfi D. (Alt) | Kalieva E. (Q) | |
| 44 | Bye | Mertens E. (21) | |
| 45 | Sakkari M. (33) | Bye | |
| 46 | Parks A. | Kraus S. (Q) | |
| 47 | Semenistaja D. (LL) | Cocciaretto E. | |
| 48 | Bye | Gauff C. (4) | |
| 49 | Andreeva M. (8) | Bye | |
| 50 | Kessler M. | Frech M. | 2 : 1 |
| 51 | Vidmanova D. (WC) | Jacquemot E. | 1 : 2 |
| 52 | Bye | Bouzkova M. (32) | |
| 53 | Kalinskaya A. (22) | Bye | |
| 54 | Zakharova A. (Q) | Bondar A. | |
| 55 | Kenin S. | Blinkova A. | 1 : 2 |
| 56 | Bye | Mboko V. (10) | |
| 57 | Muchova K. (13) | Bye | |
| 58 | Siniakova K. | Osorio C. | 0 : 2 |
| 59 | Boulter K. | Bouzas Maneiro J. | 2 : 0 |
| 60 | Bye | Tauson C. (17) | |
| 61 | Eala A. (31) | Bye | |
| 62 | Siegemund L. | Marcinko P. | 2 : 0 |
| 63 | Linette M. | Gracheva V. | 2 : 1 |
| 64 | Bye | Swiatek I. (2) |
1/32-finals
| 1 | Sabalenka A. (1) | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | Wang Xin. (29) | |
| 3 | Zheng Q. (23) | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | Keys M. (15) | |
| 5 | Svitolina E. (9) | TBD #10 | |
| 6 | TBD #11 | Samsonova L. (19) | |
| 7 | Ostapenko J. (25) | TBD #14 | |
| 8 | TBD #15 | Paolini J. (7) | |
| 9 | Rybakina E. (3) | TBD #18 | |
| 10 | TBD #19 | Kostyuk M. (27) | |
| 11 | Jovic I. (18) | TBD #22 | |
| 12 | TBD #23 | Osaka N. (16) | |
| 13 | Alexandrova E. (11) | TBD #26 | |
| 14 | TBD #27 | Cristian J. (34) | |
| 15 | Fernandez L. (26) | TBD #30 | |
| 16 | TBD #31 | Pegula J. (5) | |
| 17 | Anisimova A. (6) | Tomljanovic A. | |
| 18 | TBD #35 | Bucsa C. (30) | |
| 19 | Shnaider D. (20) | TBD #38 | |
| 20 | Sonmez Z. | Bencic B. (12) | |
| 21 | Noskova L. (14) | Cirstea S. | |
| 22 | TBD #43 | Mertens E. (21) | |
| 23 | Sakkari M. (33) | TBD #46 | |
| 24 | TBD #47 | Gauff C. (4) | |
| 25 | Andreeva M. (8) | Kessler M. | |
| 26 | Jacquemot E. | Bouzkova M. (32) | |
| 27 | Kalinskaya A. (22) | TBD #54 | |
| 28 | Blinkova A. | Mboko V. (10) | |
| 29 | Muchova K. (13) | Osorio C. | |
| 30 | Boulter K. | Tauson C. (17) | |
| 31 | Eala A. (31) | Siegemund L. | |
| 32 | Linette M. | Swiatek I. (2) |
1/16-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | TBD #8 | |
| 5 | TBD #9 | TBD #10 | |
| 6 | TBD #11 | TBD #12 | |
| 7 | TBD #13 | TBD #14 | |
| 8 | TBD #15 | TBD #16 | |
| 9 | TBD #17 | TBD #18 | |
| 10 | TBD #19 | TBD #20 | |
| 11 | TBD #21 | TBD #22 | |
| 12 | TBD #23 | TBD #24 | |
| 13 | TBD #25 | TBD #26 | |
| 14 | TBD #27 | TBD #28 | |
| 15 | TBD #29 | TBD #30 | |
| 16 | TBD #31 | TBD #32 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | TBD #8 | |
| 5 | TBD #9 | TBD #10 | |
| 6 | TBD #11 | TBD #12 | |
| 7 | TBD #13 | TBD #14 | |
| 8 | TBD #15 | TBD #16 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | TBD #8 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
WTA Miami Outrights
1. Sabalenka Aryna: 3.7 (24.6%)
2. Rybakina Elena: 7 (13%)
3. Swiatek Iga: 8 (11.38%)
4. Anisimova Amanda: 14 (6.5%)
5. Pegula Jessica: 14 (6.5%)
6. Gauff Coco: 15 (6.07%)
7. Mboko Victoria: 18 (5.06%)
8. Svitolina Elina: 22 (4.14%)
9. Andreeva Mirra: 25 (3.64%)
10. Muchova Karolina: 30 (3.03%)
11. Noskova Linda: 40 (2.28%)
12. Osaka Naomi: 40 (2.28%)
13. Keys Madison: 45 (2.02%)
14. Bencic Belinda: 50 (1.82%)
15. Jovic Iva: 60 (1.52%)
16. Zheng Qinwen: 70 (1.3%)
17. Paolini Jasmine: 70 (1.3%)
18. Tauson Clara: 70 (1.3%)
19. Eala Alexandra: 80 (1.14%)
20. Alexandrova Ekaterina: 80 (1.14%)
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