The women will be in action for the Opening Round at the 2019 BNP Paribas on Wednesday, for this fan favorite WTA Mandatory event.\u00a0 It\u2019s these early rounds where the upsets can (and do!) occur. In Indian Wells, the temperature and the wind can change at a moment, and this desert paradise has been hit with some heavy rainfall of late. But, sit tight, as the weather can change in a moment. Regardless of the temperature, the competition will be hot for the season’s first Major. Here\u2019s a look at four matches worth watching on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
This is the first time Mladenovic and Zheng will meet, and I can\u2019t say I\u2019d like to be Zheng right now.\u00a0 Kristina Mladenovic put in one of her best ever performances, defeating World #1 Naomi Osaka in straight set at the Dubai Duty Free. She\u2019ll come into the California desert playing with a keen measure of confidence. But the same can be said for Zheng Saisai, who just took home a \u00a0trophy in Acapulco. Teaming up with Victoria Azarenka, the two ousted hometown favorite Guiliana Olmos and American Desirae Krawczyk. In this match-up, you\u2019ll have two women unafraid to come in and end points at the net. Expect short rallies and skilled placement to make up this match. But expect Mladenovic to walk away the winner. Her singles skills are far superior and so is her will to win.<\/p>\n
Prediction: Mladenovic in 2<\/em><\/p>\n