WTA Rouen Semifinal Predictions Including Kostyuk vs Maria
It must be an thrilling semi-final day in Rouen. Top seed Marta Kostyuk’s match towards former Wimbledon semifinalist Tatjana Maria and Sorana Cirstea’s battle with Podrez will entertain the followers. Which ladies do you anticipate to succeed in the ultimate at WTA Rouen?
WTA Rouen Semifinal Predictions
Sorana Cirstea vs Veronika Podrez
Head-to-head: First assembly
Podrez’s run in Rouen has been merely exceptional. She has by no means been contained in the WTA’s Top 200, however that may all change when subsequent week’s rankings are launched. Since qualifying, the Ukrainian has defeated Momoko Kobori, Dominika Salkova, Sloane Stephens, Elisabetta Cocciaretto, and Katie Boulter, solely dropping one set. The far more skilled Cirstea overcame Fiona Ferro, Wang Xinyu, and Anna Bondar.
As all the time, Cirstea will implement an all-out assault fashion. Podrez’s match towards Boulter, who has an identical aggressive fashion with an emphasis on forehand effectiveness, ought to act as ultimate preparation. Despite Cirstea’s spectacular ongoing farewell season, I feel Podrez’s farewell run will proceed due to her spectacular defensive abilities.
Prediction: Podrez in 2
Marta Kostyuk vs Tatjana Maria
Head-to-head: Kostyuk 2-0 Maria
Maria’s place within the semi-final can be very surprising. The veteran had misplaced eight of his earlier 9 matches earlier than the occasion in Stuttgart started. She didn’t drop a set in wins over Elsa Jacquemot, Dominika Salkova, and Iryna Shymanovich. Kostyuk labored barely more durable in her successes towards Diane Parry, Caty McNally, and Ann Li.
Although Maria can take confidence from her earlier three matches, the specifics of the head-to-head towards Kostyuk make brutal studying. In 4 units, the 38-year-old solely received three video games. Maria’s kind earlier than Stuttgart reveals that her stage fluctuates, however there’s a matchup subject towards Kostyuk. The No. 1 seed struggles most when taking part in very highly effective hitters. Maria’s slices and selection will possible not hassle her as a lot. I don’t anticipate an upset right here.
Prediction: Kostyuk in 2
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