Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Alexandrova in 3 setsAh, the clay courts of the Mutua Madrid Open are just ripe with promise. Up on the ledger, we've got Ekaterina Alexandrova taking on Daria Kasatkina. If historical memory serves us right - and it usually does - Kasatkina has had Alexandrova's number in the past. Their head-to-head stands at 2 love in Kasatkina's favor, a fact that Alexandrova would be hard-pressed to forget.
Taking their recent form into consideration, there's a whiff of inconsistency on both parts. While Kasatkina has had some solid wins, she's been dealt some tough losses. Ekaterina, on the other hand, seems to be toasting her opponents with relative ease, barring the hiccup against Ostapenko.
The seeding of the tournament does add a splash of intrigue. Kasatkina stands at 14, with Alexandrova lagging a bit behind at 21. But if the world of sports has taught us anything, the underdog always has a fighting chance.
Considering all these variables, I am inclined to forecast that Alexandrova, despite the historical disadvantage, might bounce this one her way. She has shown resilience in her recent matches and seems to have the right momentum.
Albert’s Prediction: Alexandrova in 3 sets