Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Haddad Maia in straight sets.Here's a delightful collision of talent for you: Beatriz Haddad Maia against Mccartney Kessler. Now, let's take a tour back in time to the last encounter between these two. Kessler might wave a victory banner with 2 wins to Haddad Maia's 1, but keep your horses in check there, people.
Let's talk current form. Bless Kessler's heart, but winning against Zheng and Jones doesn’t make her the queen of the court. Two losses against Ruse and Krueger says she is still having a bit of a wobble. On the other side of the net, Haddad Maia isn't exactly on a gravy train herself. Triple stumbles against Navarro, Baptiste and Rybakina do cast a shadow, but let's not forget, she did have a taste of victory against Kvitová and Navarro earlier.
And let's not forget that Haddad Maia is the top seed here, while Kessler has yet to find a spot. Certainly adds a dash of love to the Brazilian’s gameplay.
Given all these fascinating variables, it appears the tide favors Haddad Maia, do remember the unpredictability of the sport though. It doesn't always boil down to who's nailed more shots in the past, but who can keep their cool under pressure. I reckon Beatriz Haddad Maia might do just that and pull this one in straight sets.
Albert’s Prediction: Haddad Maia in straight sets.