Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Samsonova in straight sets.Taking a gander at this down under showdown, we're looking at two fierce competitors, Liudmila Samsonova and Olga Danilovic. Samsonova has streaked her way into the tournament, holding onto that 25 seed with tenacity worthy of a crocodile's bite. A regular Iron woman on the hard surface, her power play and capacity to spin the ball like a boomerang might just leave Danilovic dazed and biting the dust.
On the contrary, Danilovic, our unseeded starlet, hasn't exactly been loafing around, beating the odds in some recent matchups. But one's got to wonder if she has the mettle to best her opponent on Melbourne Park's medium-fast court, especially considering she's more of a dainty gazelle than a bounding kangaroo on this particular terrain.
Strap yourself in because this clash will be as exciting as a platypus playing a didgeridoo. But if you're looking for a safe bet, or as safe as it gets in this wild world of sport, I'd bank on Samsonova taking this bout.
Albert's Prediction: Samsonova in straight sets.