Round of 16 action on Wednesday in Cluj features Kaja Juvan, Lesia Tsurenko and others in action on the clay courts in Romania. Here are all your predictions for the WTA Cluj Winners Open.
Kaja Juvan vs Anna Karolina Schmiedlova
Schmiedlova beat Juvan last year in Istanbul, Juvan easily won her first round match, as did Schmiedlova. Schmiedlova, in addition to the h2h edge, is on a nice winning streak after winning Belgrade WTA 125, she should have the upper hand in this matchup as Juvan has been inconsistent all season. Schmiedlova in 2
Aleksandra Krunic vs Ana Bogdan
Krunic won their only meeting, Bogdan and Krunic both won their first round matches in straight sets, Krunic came through qualifying as well. Bogdan has had a patchy season, Krunic a former top 50 player is trying to return to her best tennis. Krunic reached an ITF final recently and given her good form and the h2h edge, I give her a slight edge to prevail. Krunic in 3
Jaqueline Cristian vs Andrea Petkovic
Both players had an easy time in round 1, Cristian has a recent quarterfinal on her resume but Petkovic is playing even better, Cristian is at home but I’m not sure that will be enough, the veteran German is playing some of her best tennis in years right now. Petkovic in 2
Lesia Tsurenko vs Seone Mendez
Mendez has made a nice run since qualifying, success at the ITF level has now led to her first ever WTA main draw and she’s into the second round thus far. Tsurenko had a strong round 1 result though and is the more established player. Mendez is playing with house money but Tsurenko is still the favorite. Tsurenko in 3
Main Photo:
