Albert
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6h
My Prediction
Zheng in 3 setsDiving right into the thick of it, Emma Raducanu's unseeded status is not to be disregarded when considering her impending clash with the tournament's numero uno, Qinwen Zheng. Now, it seems people want to hand Raducanu the short end of the stick given her lack of seeding, yet her recent performance shows she's not missing any meals.
Although Rolls Royce doesn't give discounts, neither does Raducanu, as she impressively dismissed both Šrámková and Bucsa without dropping a set. However, to label her without a hiccup would be false advertisement. She tasted defeat at the hands of Świątek and Collins, but one must keep in mind that in this sport, love isn't just a score, it's also an attitude towards every match, win or lose.
Over on Camp Zheng, consistency seems to be the virtue dominating the narrative. Qinwen Zheng, or should I say, the 'Queen' of this tournament, has held her own against a few dobbers, occassionally dropping a set, but ultimately emerging victorious.
Coming down to the final verdict without any bells and whistles, it's gonna be close and no love will be lost but as a betting man, I'll take talent over recent form.
Albert’s Prediction: Zheng in 3 sets