We have predictions for all of the day 3 action in Chicago, WTA Chicago’s match card for the day features Elina Svitolina and Kristina Mladenovic taking to the courts.
Marta Kostyuk vs Kaia Kanepi
Kostyuk eased past her first match while Kanepi needed three sets, Kanepi has won six matches in a row after breaking a significant losing streak. This should be a quality matchup, with Kostyuk a slim favorite. Kostyuk in 3
Ana Bogdan vs Varvara Gracheva
Gracheva has had a mixed week in Chicago, while Bogdan is in good form as a qualifier. This matchup looks close on paper but I would feel more confident in Bogdan’s form at the moment given Gracheva’s poor season. Bogdan in 2
Francoise Abanda vs Kristina Mladenovic
Mladenovic had a good round 1 win, Abanda won her opening match in straight sets, both players have found some form but Mladenovic is the more accomplished and reliable name on the court. Mladenovic in 2
Fiona Ferro vs Elina Svitolina
Tokyo bronze medalist Svitolina hasn’t had the best season, with no finals reached this season. Consecutive losses in Cincinnati and Montreal were also not confidence boosting, still Svitolina should have enough game to get past the significantly lower ranked Ferro. Svitolina in 2
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