The Wizard of Oz?
Predicted Winners in BOLD
Anastasija Sevastova (LAT) vs. Ana Ivanovic (SRB) [20] – Ivanovic is generally solid in these first week matches. It is the second week where issues have arisen for her.
Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) vs. Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) [3] – Garbine has a chance to do serious damage given the upsets that rocked round 1.
Julia Goerges (GER) vs. Karolina Pliskova (CZE) [9] – I think this should be a fun match for the fans with tickets.
Victoria Azarenka (BLR) [14] vs. Danka Kovinic (MNE) – Everyone was high on Vika before she delivered a double bagel and watched her half of the draw implode.
Madison Keys (USA) [15] vs. Yaroslava Shvedova (KAZ) – Not a sure thing for Madison, but I think she wins a tough match.
Angelique Kerber (GER) [7] vs. Alexandra Dulgheru (ROU) – Kerber is one of my favorite players to watch. I just wish her serve had a bit more bite.
Jelena Jankovic (SRB) [19] vs. Laura Siegemund (GER) – JJ stays alive.
Naomi Osaka (JPN) vs. Elina Svitolina (UKR) [18]
Alizé Cornet (FRA) vs. Shuai Zhang (CHN) – Cornet is a tough out at majors.
Barbora Strycova (CZE) vs. Vania King (USA)
Annika Beck (GER) vs. Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) [11]
Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) [21] vs. Tatjana Maria (GER) – Makarova is a cool player to watch.
Johanna Konta (GBR) vs. Saisai Zheng (CHN)
Denisa Allertova (CZE) vs. Sabine Lisicki (GER) [30] – Sabine’s serve should get her through.
Varvara Lepchenko (USA) vs. Lara Arruabarrena (ESP)