Can Kvitova and Bouchard overcome my predictions?
Predicted Winners in BOLD
For more details on some of these matches see my Day 5 Predictions
[5] Simona Halep (ROU) v [26] Kiki Bertens (NED) – I think Halep will win, but she has not (yet?) become as consistent as I thought she would.
[9] Madison Keys (USA) v Alizé Cornet (FRA) – If Keys can dictate play, she will win.
[4] Angelique Kerber (GER) v Carina Witthoeft (GER) – If Kerber can manage the pressure, she can be a top tier player for a long time.
[10] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) to finish 5-7, 0-0 – I am sticking with my original pick, but right now that seems wise.
[19] Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) vs Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) – Bouchard has played well to this point, but I think the road ends here for the Canadian.
[3] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs Katerina Siniakova (CZE) – Aga barely survived her last match. Can she win in 2 sets on Saturday?
[28] Lucie Safarova (CZE) vs [Q] Jana Cepelova (SVK)
[18] Sloane Stephens (USA) vs [Q] Mandy Minella (LUX) To finish 3-6, 7-6(6), 3-3 – I am sticking with my original pick again.
[11] Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) vs Monica Niculescu (ROU) To finish 4-6, 6-2, 0-1 – Another original pick that must be maintained.
Misaki Doi (JPN) vs Anna-Lena Friedsam (GER)
Sabine Lisicki (GER) vs Yaroslava Shvedova (KAZ)