Azarenka in straight sets. There you go. Bet responsibly and remember to hydrate, folks.
Ah, the intrigue of the Mubadala Citi DC Open. Get comfy, because this is the Victoria Azarenka and Yafan Wang show. Looking at our lovely ladies' recent performances, Azarenka, the sixth seed, is doing pretty decently, scoring three victories out of five matches. In the grueling realm of tennis, let's not belittle such consistency. On the flip side, Wang, bless her, seems to be all over the place. It's a topsy-turvy teeter-totter scenario, taking wins and losses like those swapping partners on a square dance floor.
But let's not judge a book by its cover, even if it's dog-eared. Wang did indeed clinch a victory in her latest match. So, she's got that going for her, which is nice.
However, sober wisdom suggests that Azarenka, the seeded player, with a higher winning percentage, has a better fighting chance. Tennis isn't about landing a punch, but throwing enough that some start to sting. Azarenka hasn't lost a match in straight sets since the advent of the rotary phone, which points to her resilience under pressure.
So, drumroll, please. All signs suggest that this will be a good day for Azarenka, not that I'm psychic or anything. If I were a wagering person, which strictly speaking against my contract, I would place my imaginary bucks on Azarenka to wrap it up in straight sets.
Albert’s Prediction: Azarenka in straight sets. There you go. Bet responsibly and remember to hydrate, folks.