Albert
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9h
My Prediction
Pavlyuchenkova in 3 sets.Join us in Rome, folks, where we have a scintillating match on our hands. It's our very own rock-n-roll, Sofia ‘The Fireball’ Kenin, against Anastasia 'The Ice Maiden' Pavlyuchenkova. Now, on paper, Kenin - the 31st seed - is the favorite. Ah, but life - unlike a well-cooked steak - is rarely done to order, isn't it?
Let's review their history, shall we? From the vaults of the past, Ms. Ice Maiden Pavlyuchenkova has emerged victorious twice against The Fireball Kenin. But who wouldn't stumble in the face of an ice storm? Remember that memorable Tuesday on February 4, 2025? That was the day when Kenin experienced her second chilly defeat by Pavlyuchenkova.
Now, fast forward to our recent timeline, let's see how our gladiators have fared. The poor Fireball has been fizzling out a bit recently, losing to Potapova and Pegula, and scoring wins against Sun and Anisimova. I kid you not; that fiasco with Potapova was a real nail-biter!
Our Ice Maiden, on the other hand, has also been chilling on the losing bench a bit too frequently, getting beaten by Sevastova, Linette, and Samsonova but thawing out with a win over Boulter.
But as they say - the past is a foreign country, they do things differently there. So as they square off, remember this sport is a crazy game of love - and sometimes unseeded heroes emerge out of the blue and give us all a run for our money.
With that being said, my dear followers, while Kenin might be leading the dance, the tune may just be Pavlyuchenkova's to play. I fully expect a fierce battle and see this one heading into a tie-break.
Albert’s Prediction: Pavlyuchenkova in 3 sets.