The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships begin on Sunday in Dubai, UAE. This tournament is the first WTA 1000 level tournament of the season, here is your look at predictions from day 1 at WTA Dubai. We have predictions for every match of the tournament on day 1.
Dayana Yastremska vs Alize Cornet
This pair have split h2h meetings, Yastremska qualified with ease while Cornet has endured a miserable start to the year with just 1 win back in January. Both players are capable on a good day of getting the win, but Yastremska’s form looks much better at the present moment. Yastremka in 2
Sofia Kenin vs Marie Bouzkova
Bouzkova takes part in this draw as a lucky loser, Kenin has one semifinal this season and won one match in Doha prior to this tournament. Bouzkova will have a puncher’s chance but all the avaliable evidence suggests Kenin is the favorite to get off to a winning start. Kenin in 2
Kaia Kanepi vs Viktoria Tomova
Tomova came through qualifying while Kanepi, a long established tour veteran, is playing her first tournament since the Australian Open. Tomova also scored some quality wins to reach the main draw in Doha and did the same in Linz. With Tomova on the rise, beating Kanepi to reach round 2 looks to be within reach. Tomova in 2
Julie Grabher vs Leylah Fernandez
Fernandez only lost one game earlier this year against Grabher, Grabher had some quality performances in two qualifying wins to reach the main draw, Fernandez is 4-2 in her last six matches and has a quarterfinal on her resume this season. The Canadian Fernandez should continue the good run of form and get an opening win. Fernandez in 2
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