WTA Finals White Group: Czech couple Kvitova and Safarova to win

That was on clay, however, and the WTA Finals in Singapore take place on an indoor hard surface, which has clearly suited Muguruza if her recent exploits in China are any indicator.

Odds-on at 1/3 to slay Safarova, that price does look a little short. Their opening set at the French Open went the distance, and another tiebreak here is a superb 6/1 shot.

Czech Republic number two Safarova, a 12/5 match outsider, is very tempting indeed to repeat her straight sets victory here at 5/1. She knows she can beat Muguruza, who only thinks victory is possible.

Petra Kvitova v Angelique Kerber

Safarova’s compatriot Kvitova has won the last three of four head-to-heads with Germany’s inconsistent Kerber on hard courts, so starts as a narrow odds-on 4/5 match favourite.

Those meetings on this surface have not been plain sailing, however, with Kvitova needed a decider to win. A two sets to one victory is an awesome 11/4 chance for the top Czech lady.

Even-money match chance Kerber’s last couple of clashes with Kvitova have seen the opener require a tiebreak to separate them, and it’s 9/2 to go the distance once again.

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Coral’s top tip: Safarova in straight sets shouldn’t be a shock to punters in the know, so take that fabulous 5/1 on a 2-0 victory over Muguruza.