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We are now down to the final 16 competitors for the WTA Rome title, can anyone stop the rampaging Iga Swiatek from winning her third Italian Open in a row? As always, we here at LWOT will preview and predict every match. Who do you think will make the quarterfinals? WTA Rome Day 7 Predictions […] READ MORE
It’s the third day of the WTA 1000 in Rome and some of the tournament’s seeds are playing their first matches. In the battle of this decade’s active Australian Open winners, Aryna Sabalenka looks to continue her Madrid form against Sofia Kenin whilst this year’s Australian Open semifinalist Magda Linette comes up against up-and-comer Linda […] READ MORE
The inaugural Tallinn Open has attracted a very strong field, headlined by the two home stars in Anett Kontaveit and Kaia Kanepi seconded by Belinda Bencic, Madison Keys or Jelena Ostapenko. Them and many others will compete to become the first-ever champion of this Estonian event. As always, we here at LWOT will preview and […] READ MORE
Several of the world’s best are set to take to the grass courts in SW19 on what should be an entertaining first day at Wimbledon. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the schedule, including Elise Mertens vs Camila Osorio, Emma Raducanu vs Alison van Uytvanck, Anett […] READ MORE
Read our previews and predictions of the second day at WTA Nottingham including Maria Sakkari vs Camila Osorio READ MORE
Expect plenty of excitement on day one at the Australian Open with a number of interesting matchups on the slate. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the schedule, including Naomi Osaka vs Maria Osorio, Coco Gauff vs Wang Qiang, Barbora Krejcikova vs Andrea Petkovic, Ons Jabeur […] READ MORE
With 20 first-round matches on the schedule, there should be plenty of entertaining tennis for the fans on day one at the French Open. We here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Naomi Osaka vs Patricia Maria Tig, Ana Konjuh vs Aryna Sabalenka, Victoria Azarenka vs Svetlana […] READ MORE
In the last tournament leading up the French Open, the players will be looking to gain some form and momentum at the WTA Serbia Open in Belgrade. Here’s a look at five exciting matches and our picks for who’ll be moving through to the second round – and heightening their hopes for Roland Garros. We […] READ MORE
The second edition of the WTA Abierto Zapopan tournament kicks off on March 8, 2021 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Thirty-two players will compete for their share of this WTA 250 prize money. Top seed Nadia Podoroska will be on the hunt for her first title. Canada’s rising star Leylah Fernandez and a resurgent Eugenie Bouchard stand […] READ MORE
It has been an entertaining start to the week at the inaugural WTA Abu Dhabi Open, with a number of thrilling matches and some fine individual performances. Now, as the tournament approaches the business end, every player will surely be desperate to make their mark. As ever, we here at LWOT are offering our predictions […] READ MORE
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