{"id":15220,"date":"2019-05-30T12:00:29","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T16:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=15220"},"modified":"2019-05-29T21:23:28","modified_gmt":"2019-05-30T01:23:28","slug":"french-open-day-6-predictions-garbine-muguruza-elina-svitolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2019\/05\/30\/french-open-day-6-predictions-garbine-muguruza-elina-svitolina\/","title":{"rendered":"French Open Day 6 Women’s Predictions–Including Garbine Muguruza vs Elina Svitolina"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have reached the third round at the French Open<\/a>. On Day 6, the Round of 32 begins. That means that we at LWOT will predict every single match from this point forward. That’s right. Every match. This set of predictions contains four matches, including one between Garbine Muguruza and Elina Svitolina. The other set, containing the other four matches, features Petra Martic vs Karolina Pliskova<\/a>. Predicting the matches for you today are myself (Yesh Ginsburg), David, and Tracey Essex.<\/p>\n

French Open Day 6 Women’s Predictions<\/h2>\n

Elise Mertens vs Anastasija Sevastova<\/strong><\/h4>\n

David:<\/em>
\nElise Mertens takes on Anastasija Sevastova in a WTA Top 20 clash. Mertens has seemingly bused out of her slump, beating rising star Tamara Zidansek in the first round and French wildcard Diane Parry in the second round. Sevastova has had a solid clay court season, despite it being her weakest and has not dropped a set so far this tournament in wins over Luksika Kumkhum and Mandy Minella. Mertens\u2019 counterpunching skills in her win over Zidansek was very impressive, and should frustrate Sevastova, a player who can let her frustration affect her variety-based play.
\nPrediction: Mertens in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Tracey:<\/em>
\nAfter winning the Qatar Open, Mertens has had little success. Now, the Belgian is showing promise, albeit she started her French Open campaign against much lesser opponents. Sevastova will be her first real challenge in Paris. While Sevastova has enjoyed straight sets wins in Paris, she too is facing a much tougher opponent. Mertens is simply a better clay courter than Sevastova and should be able to come through this one.
\nPrediction: Mertens in 2<\/em><\/p>\n

Yesh:<\/em>
\nMertens is better on clay, but Sevastova is the better overall player. On top of that, Mertens is working her way out of a rough slump. This match might be a little tight, but I fully expect Sevastova to pull through without ever being in real danger of losing.
\nPrediction: Sevastova in 2<\/em><\/p>\n

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