Tag: Karolina Pliskova

Australian Open 2021: Day 6 Women’s Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Rod Laver Arena (11 a.m. start) [6] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. [25] Karolina Muchova (CZE) – The fast courts should help Pliskova advance.[11] Belinda Bencic (SUI) vs. [18] Elise Mertens (BEL)[21] Anett Kontaveit (EST) vs. Shelby Rogers (USA)  Margaret Court Arena [5] Elina Svitolina (UKR) vs. [26] Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) – This should be a 3 set thriller.[28] Donna Vekic (CRO) vs. Kaia…

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Australian Open 2021: Day 4 Women’s Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Rod Laver Arena  [6] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. Danielle Collins (USA) – These fast courts may give Pliskova her best shot at a major title since her near miss at the 2016 US Open.[1] Ashleigh Barty (AUS) vs. [WC] Daria Gavrilova (AUS) – Aussie clash goes to the #1 seed[5] Elina Svitolina (UKR) vs….

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Australian Open 2021: February 9th Women’s Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Rod Laver Arena [4] Sofia Kenin (USA) vs. [WC] Maddison Inglis (USA) – The defending champ should advance. [5] Elina Svitolina (UKR) vs. Marie Bouzkova (CZE) [1] Ashleigh Barty (AUS) vs. Danka Kovinic (MNE) – The world #1 with a home court advantage is in a good spot to advance. Margaret Court Arena [14] Garbiñe Muguruza…

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Roland Garros 2019: Women’s Final Four Predictions

A couple of matches are already in the books, but I think it is early enough to still give my semifinal predictions. Women’s Semifinal Predictions Top Half: Maria Sakkari vs. Simona Halep  The defending champ is an easy pick for the semis.  Not taking Osaka who has won the past two majors and is ranked #1…

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Australian Open 2018: January 24th Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Angelique Kerber vs. Madison Keys Kerber, when healthy and confident, is the best counter-puncher on tour.  Madison Keys, when her error count is under control, is one of the top 5 players on the WTA Tour in terms of being able to dictate play.  Something has to give, right?  We will…

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Australian Open 2018: January 22nd Women’s Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [8] Caroline Garcia (FRA) vs. [17] Madison Keys (USA) – Keys will need to be sharp to win this match, but I think the match is on her racquet as her winner to unforced errors ratio will determine the winner.  That makes Keys a slight favorite. [21] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) – Kerber…

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Australian Open 2018: Day 4 Women’s Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [14] Anastasija Sevastova (LAT) vs. Maria Sharapova (RUS) – Sharapova will not have the easiest match here, but she should win. [3] Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) vs. Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) – Muguruza is on my shortlist of players who could hold #1 for a decent stint. [18] Ashleigh Barty (AUS) vs. Camila Giorgi (ITA) – Barty…

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US Open 2017: September 6th Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD: Could an All USA Semifinal Be in the Works? ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM (Noon start) [1] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs [20] CoCo Vandeweghe (USA) – This match is hard for me to call.  Pliskova serves well and hits really clean shots.  I think Pliskova’s serve is a bit bigger than Vandeweghe’s, but CoCo can…

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US Open 2017: Labor Day Women’s Singles Predictions

Happy with winning a competitively fought 2nd Round match! Looking forward to my 3rd round match and continuing my 2017 US Open journey! pic.twitter.com/eGC8fy3dEb — Karolina Pliskova (@KaPliskova) August 31, 2017 Predicted Winners in BOLD ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM (11 a.m.) [1] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs Jennifer Brady (USA) – The world #1 has flown under the radar, but she…

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