The first four WTA Jiangxi second-round matches will take place on Wednesday. No. 1 seed Marie Bouzkova and former French Open quarterfinalist Laura Siegemund are among the players in action. We at LWOT predict all the action in this article, but which players do you think will progress to the quarterfinals?
Kamilla Rakhimova vs Elena Pridankina
Head-to-head: First meeting
Rakhimova’s three-set triumph against Petra Martic was a tight and high-quality affair. Pridankina overcame Ella Seidel in straight sets but did not need to play overly well to win that match. There will likely be many long rallies in this contest. Overall, Rakhimova is more likely to stay solid when it matters most.Prediction: Rakhimova in 3
Saisai Zheng vs Mananchaya Sawangkaew
Head-to-head: First meeting
Zheng’s win against Jana Fett in the last round was her first singles win since returning from a two-year hiatus and ended a long losing run. However, things will not get any easier against Sawangkaew. The 22-year-old is playing great tennis right now. She overcame Lucia Bronzetti in her last match, and that level would almost certainly be good enough in this matchup.Prediction: Sawangkaew in 2
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Marie Bouzkova vs Xinxin Yao
Head-to-head: First meeting
Yao took full advantage of being a lucky loser by hammering Fangzhou Liu, the player she lost to in qualifying. Although the home player impressed in the opening round, No. 1 seed Bouzkova is a steep rise in quality. This year’s Citi DC Open runner-up will be too solid for Yao if she is near her best.Prediction: Bouzkova in 2
Laura Siegemund vs Tamara Korpatsch
Head-to-head: Siegemund 2-0 Korpatsch
Siegemund’s straight-sets triumph against the No. 3 seed Moyuka Uchijima was a closer match than the scoreline suggested, but the German was more decisive in the important moments. Her compatriot Korpatsch only dropped one game in the first round. Expect a lot of variety in this match between these two, which should lead to an entertaining contest. Overall, Siegemund is slightly more likely to implement that style more successfully.Prediction: Siegemund in 3
