Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Maria Lourdes Carle in 3 sets.It's quite a day here at the Iași Open, a day that promises a lot of tennis and possibly even more sunscreen application. So here's the scoop about today's matchup: Elina Avanesyan versus Maria Lourdes Carle.
Elina Avanesyan, our first seed in the tournament, she's spry, she's energetic, she's probably got more vitamins in her system than an orange. Recently, she took down Prisăcariu in straight sets, with the kind of merciless determination you'd expect from a seasoned tax auditor. But hey, nobody said tennis players had to be consolatory.
On the flip side, Maria Lourdes Carle, a player unseeded like a watermelon at a gourmet grocery store. Her track record might seem choppier than seas in a pirate novel, but let's not forget she recently knocked out Țig in a grueling 3-set match. Worth noting, she also sealed victory against Mikulskytė and Kawa.
In the grand scheme of things Carle might seem like the underdog, but remember, every dog has its day. Now this metaphor isn't calling Carle a dog, but right about now she's looking like a golden retriever eyeing a tennis ball.
So here's the surprise of the day. I’m no clairvoyant, but the tea leaves and my ever-trusty dart board are pointing towards something marginally unexpected. I’m going with the unseeded underdog, the woman who's shown she can not just play ball but drive it home too.
Albert’s Prediction: Maria Lourdes Carle in 3 sets.