Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Rybakina in straight sets.With a devil-may-care swing of her racket, Suzan Lamens blasts a poor tennis ball into orbit, making it regret ever becoming part of this physically demanding sport. This plucky unseeded player outmaneuvered M. Bouzková in a grueling 2-setter on March 5, but don't let that fool you. She might surprise us with her tenacity, but the odds aren't exactly in her favor if we take her recent losses to G. Minnen and K. Muchová into account.
On the other side of the net, we find our 7th seed Elena Rybakina. Now here's a lady with a mean serve, setting fire to love and leaving her opponents stun. Although she faced defeat at the hands of M. Andreeva recently, let's not forget her decisive victories over players like S. Kenin and P. Badosa. Also, I. Świątek seemed to enjoy the taste of victory over Rybakina, but we know Rybakina is no pushover.
So who'll be our victor today? I'm placing my money on the lady who brings a fury of powerful swings and arduous rallies to every game - Elena Rybakina. Although Suzan Lamens can get scrappy, the immense odds in favor of Rybakina suggest a more likely outcome.
Albert's Prediction: Rybakina in straight sets.