Predicted Winners in BOLD

[13] Sara Errani (ITA) vs  Daniela Hantuchova (SVK) – This could be a good match, but I think Errani wins on home soil.

[14] Venus Williams (USA) vs [Q] Katerina Siniakova (CZE) – Venus at this stage of her career on clay is never a sure thing, but she is favored.  The Czech should be match tough so this might be an upset.

[9] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs Alizé Cornet (FRA) – Kerber’s momentum should carry her through a tough first round draw.

Roberta Vinci (ITA) vs Heather Watson (GBR) – Another tough match to predict, but I think Vinci’s variety allows her to navigate a tough opponent.

Samantha Stosur (AUS) vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS)

[WC] Francesca Schiavone (ITA) vs [WC] Karin Knapp (ITA)

[15] Madison Keys (USA) vs Madison Brengle (USA)

Sloane’s clay court game is capable, but …

Sloane Stephens (USA) vs Sabine Lisicki (GER) – Sabine’s serve and experience on red clay should be the difference in this match.

Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK) vs [WC] Nastassja Burnett (ITA)

Tsvetana Pironkova (BUL) vs Zarina Diyas (KAZ) – On grass, I like this pick more.

[11] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs Timea Bacsinszky (SUI)

Barbora Strycova (CZE) vs [Q] Christina Mchale (USA) – Mchale needs this win.

Alison Riske (USA) vs Varvara Lepchenko (USA)

Jarmila Gajdosova (AUS) vs [Q] Elena Vesnina (RUS)