Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Haddad Maia in 3 setsLet's jump into this riveting matchup with the much favored Emma Navarro taking the court against Beatriz Haddad Maia, who is unseeded this round. Navarro might be favored in this match, but I'd like to draw your attention to some subtleties here. Take into account that the head-to-head matchup isn't as one-sided as you'd expect. Haddad Maia has bested Navarro twice, compared to one win from Navarro. Tennis, dear friends, has a tendency to tango with memory, and believe me when I say, Haddad Maia will remember those victories.
Now focusing on the recent results: Haddad Maia has shown some flavor by defeating Kvitová, and yes, that happened after she secured a victory over our dear Navarro. A rocky road, yes, but a road nonetheless. Navarro, on the other hand, she danced the dance alright but faced some music against Bouzas Maneiro. Despite being the 3rd seed, she seemed a bit out of tune recently.
So, as much as the bookies might love Navarro, I've got a feeling this will turn out to be a bit of a tussle.
Albert's Prediction: Haddad Maia in 3 sets