So we've got a duel between Katerina Siniakova, the 2nd seed, and the unseeded, Nadia Podoroska. It's like David against Goliath if we’re honest here, only in this case, David has smacked Goliath down twice with two flawless victories. Remember, twice victory over Siniakova Podoroska has under her belt, and that's bound to leave a dent.
Siniakova might favor the bookies, but she’s had a bit of a rough patch. She's experienced losses to less than top-tier players recently, not exactly the kind of report card you want to show at the parent-teacher meeting.
Podoroska, though, isn't exactly coming off a winning streak. Some recent losses on her end, but her victory over Laskutova was notably clean. In light of this, my dry wit might actually be outplayed by Podoroska’s dry streak in the court.
Predictions, right. Isn't that what we're here for? Siniakova carries the favorite number, no doubt about that. Still, we're talking about the big wide world of sports, folks, where love isn't only zero but also the underdog trumping the favorite – that's sport for you! You may want to shield Siniakova’s ears for this one.
Drumroll, please…
Albert’s Prediction: Podoroska in 3 sets.