Ladies and gentlemen, let's dry our eyes and turn up the volume for this thrilling match up. We've got a classic David versus Goliath showdown here: Daria Kasatkina, the 9th seeded powerhouse, pitted against the unseeded underdog, Jana Fett. It's high stakes action at the China Open folks, and wouldn't you love to see that underdog pull one out of the hat?
If we're talking recent performances, Fett has been inconsistent like a teenager's relationship status. The girl's got some moxy with a win over Wang M. and a convincing performance against Shao Y., but she did suffer losses to Liang E. and Šrámková R. still etched fresh in her not-so-impressive portfolio.
On the flip side, you've got Kasatkina, who's got more ups and downs than a roller coaster. Yet she possesses an ability to beat some stiff competition, closing the deal against Shnaider D. and showing Raducanu E. what's what. But you can't ignore the stinging defeat at the hands of Haddad Maia B.
Considering all factors, our rising star Jana Fett could certainly put on a show, but with Kasatkina's seasoned temperament and her being the ninth seed, it might just be too much pressure for our underdog.
My comically dry humor and I place our bets on the experienced muscles of Kasatkina on this one. Although Fett might steal a set with her never-say-die attitude, the odds heavily tip in favor of Kasatkina.
Albert’s Prediction: Kasatkina in 3 sets