Keys vs Svitolina Prediction 22 January 2025

Are there any signs that the Australian Open quarter-final match between Madison Keys and Elina Svitolina will be a long one? Definitely, yes. Both ladies have impressively made it to the top-4 of majors three times each, which is taken into account in our prediction based on a detailed analytical breakdown.

Madison Keys

Last year was extremely difficult for Keys due to significant health issues. However, thanks to her tremendous experience and exceptional dedication, she managed to return to her previous level in no time despite all obstacles. After a vacation, Madison went on a nine-match winning streak, adding another trophy to her collection (Adelaide). The American needs just one more victory to return to the top-10 of the world rankings, which certainly gives her an additional motivational boost. Yesterday, the athlete won a tough battle against Elena Rybakina, not playing particularly well in service games (four breaks and more than half of the points lost on the second serve).

Elina Svitolina

Svitolina has not won a tournament for almost two years, which is also partly due to injuries. At the previous US Open, Elina again faced difficulties due to an aggravated leg injury. But the extended downtime did not turn into a deep crisis. In Melbourne, the Ukrainian won four matches, giving up a set only to Jasmine Paolini. The tennis player made 87 unforced errors throughout the championship, spending six hours on court.

Editorial Prediction

In this match, Svitolina, in our strong belief, will not let Keys have an easy stroll. Elina has not spent as much energy lately, and we believe that due to her excellent physical condition, she will cause Madison an incredible amount of trouble. A victory for the Ukrainian representative with a handicap of +2.5 is the optimal choice for this match.