The first round at WTA Montreal brings some interesting matchups, and players are arriving with very different momentum. A few are looking to rediscover their rhythm, others want to build on their confidence, and some might need to overcome early nerves to settle in. As always, we here at LWOS bring you predictions for all the matches on the slate, but who do you back to progress?
WTA Montreal Day 2 Predictions
Yulia Putintseva vs Hanyu Guo
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Putintseva is currently sitting on a four‑match losing streak, which featured an emotionally heavy 6‑0, 6‑0 loss at Wimbledon, and earlier defeats at Bad Homburg, Nottingham, and has been capped by a first-round exit in Washington. Hanyu Guo has built some good form at the ITF level, though her top‑flight experience remains limited. They haven’t played before, so the match may hinge on who can steady early nerves. Guo’s baseline consistency could make it awkward, but Putintseva’s experience might still help her find her rhythm if she can shake off recent struggles.
Prediction: Putinsteva in 3
Eugenie Bouchard vs Emiliana Arango
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Bouchard is in front of a home crowd, seeking to recapture momentum after sporadic results this season. Arango hasn’t fared much better in recent weeks, struggling to put together wins during the hardcourt swing. This will be their first meeting, and both players are trying to play their way into form. The home support could give Bouchard a lift, but she’ll need to find consistency early to keep Arango from settling into her baseline rhythm.
Prediction: Bouchard in 3
Elizabeth Mandlik vs Lucia Bronzetti
Head-to-Head: first meeting
This will be their first meeting, and both players are looking to build momentum heading into the summer hardcourt swing. Lucia Bronzetti has picked up a few encouraging wins lately and will be hoping to carry that form into Montreal. Elizabeth Mandlik has the tools to make this a close contest, especially if she can impose herself early in rallies. But Bronzetti’s recent match toughness and ability to hang in baseline exchanges could give her the slight edge.
Prediction: Bronzetti in 2
Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Emma Raducanu
Head-to-Head: Raducanu 1–0 Ruse
Emma Raducanu heads into Montreal on the back of a semi‑final run in Washington, showing resilience under pressure and belief in her game. Elena-Gabriela Ruse, meanwhile, has played a few hardcourt matches in recent weeks and looks to be working back toward consistent form. If the rallies stretch out, Raducanu’s cleaner ball‑striking and depth could carry weight.
Prediction: Raducanu in 2
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