Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Badosa in 3 sets.Ah, buckle up tennis fans, we are about to dive into the round of 16 of the Internationaux de Strasbourg, featuring the clash of the determined, Paula Badosa and the feisty underdog, Marie Bouzkova. Now, for those of you who like your cut and dry, Badosa and Bouzkova have faced off thrice before, with Badosa leading 2-1. Not exactly a domination, but a lead is a lead, no?
Bouzkova's recent performance paints quite the decent picture as well, the lady isn't on a losing streak per se, she's won three out of her last five matches. However, you could get some smudge on that pretty picture when you look at her recent game against Dolehide, where she failed to claim a single set. A bit of a blemish, eh?
On the other side of the court, Badosa too is coming off a rather impressive string of victories, winning four out of her last five matches. Despite a recent setback against Rybakina - that one must have stung a bit, Badosa seems to be in solid form overall.
And because you can never ignore a good seeding, let's just remind everyone how they are set in this tournament. Badosa walks in with the impressive #3 net to her name, while Bouzkova... well, let's say she's in the unseeded realm, which in tennis talk means she's essentially a guest at this party.
Taking everything into consideration, I'd reckon that Badosa will use her seeding advantage and stronger performance history to squeeze out the win here. Despite the odds giving Bouzkova a fighting chance for a hefty payout, it seems Badosa is the safer bet. However, Bouzkova isn't one to go down without a fight, so expect a tennis tussle for sure.
Albert's Prediction: Badosa in 3 sets.