There are several fascinating WTA Madrid matches scheduled for day three. As ever, we here at LWOT predict all the women’s contests in Madrid on day three in our articles, including Mirra Andreeva vs Marie Bouzkova and Madison Keys vs Lucia Bronzetti, but which players do you expect to reach the next round?
WTA Madrid Day 3 Predictions
Beatriz Haddad Maia vs Bernarda Pera
Head-to-head: Haddad Maia 1-1 Pera
Beatriz Haddad Maia has lost eight consecutive matches. A matchup against lucky loser Bernarda Pera is a decent chance of stopping that run, although the American plays her best tennis on clay. It might be a lengthy battle between two women who enjoy prolonging the rallies. This may not be the prettiest match to watch, but Haddad Maia is backed to end her terrible run of form.
Prediction: Haddad Maia in 3
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Emma Navarro vs Maya Joint
Head-to-head: First meeting
19-year-old Maya Joint, who beat Donna Vekic at the Merida Open in February, is incredibly talented. However, her game is more naturally suited to clay than hard courts. Navarro has already established herself as an all-court player, and the 23-year-old’s level rarely fluctuates much. The US Open semifinalist is a significant favourite to progress.
Prediction: Navarro in 2
Diana Shnaider vs Katie Volynets
Head-to-head: Shnaider 1-0 Volynets
Diana Shnaider will need to fight in this matchup against the gritty Katie Volynets, whose game is based on consistency and a commendable fighting spirit. Her opponent’s playing style means Shnaider is almost certainly happy that the clay in Madrid is faster than most other clay-court tournaments. Volynets could run her close, but Shnaider’s firepower still gives her an edge if she performs well.
Prediction: Shnaider in 3
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Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska
Head-to-head: Gauff 2-0 Yastremska
Coco Gauff defeated Dayana Yastremska at last year’s WTA Madrid Open. The world #4’s struggles since the Australian Open might give the Ukrainian more hope than she otherwise would have had. Yastremska’s forehand is her most effective weapon, and she will attempt to target Gauff’s forehand, which has been prone to errors in the last few months, in cross-court rallies. Gauff’s overall clay-court game is still much better, though, and the 21-year-old should have enough to battle through even if she is not at her best.
Prediction: Gauff in 2
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