Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Rybakina in 3 sets.Ah, the anticipation is riveting in this impending clash between the power-laden Elena Rybakina and the crafty fifth seed, Qinwen Zheng. Now, isn't it a kick in the teeth to see Rybakina unseeded? Don't let that deceive you though, this lass has the ability to knock the stuffing out of anyone on a good day.
If we venture down nostalgia lane, we’ll note that hitherto, the matches between these two have been an absolute seesaw - Rybakina and Zheng have traded blows in equal measure. Nonetheless, Rybakina did have the last word when they crossed paths.
Zheng's form leading up to their face-off has been as erratic as a house of mirrors. Succumbing to the likes of Anisimova A. and Sabalenka A. suggests her consistency is shakier than a souffle in a stiff breeze. Rybakina, on the other hand, seems to be on the rebound after her recent defeat by Maria T., decimating the likes of Watson H. and Ostapenko J. as if finishing her Sunday brunch.
Translations aside, we can surmise that this game is by no means a foregone conclusion. Though, when the rubber meets the road, I lean towards the somewhat favored Rybakina, who appears to have the wind in her sails currently. Don't come knocking on my door if the result swerves, though. Love this job.
Albert's Prediction: Rybakina in 3 sets.
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