{"id":17469,"date":"2019-07-15T21:11:29","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T01:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=17469"},"modified":"2019-08-16T20:43:42","modified_gmt":"2019-08-17T00:43:42","slug":"brd-bucharest-open-day-2-predictions-including-anastasija-sevastova-vs-ana-bogdan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2019\/07\/15\/brd-bucharest-open-day-2-predictions-including-anastasija-sevastova-vs-ana-bogdan\/","title":{"rendered":"BRD Bucharest Open Day 2 Predictions \u2013 Including\u00a0Anastasija Sevastova vs Ana Bogdan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The sixth edition of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/2019\/07\/14\/brd-bucharest-open-day-1-predictions-tamara-zidansek-vs-kaja-juvan\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BRD Bucharest Open<\/a> is underway. Taking to the court on Tuesday is Anastasija Sevastova, hoping to defend her title. Several withdrawals have opened up the draw. Tamara Zidansek is out with a viral injury and Bethanie Mattek-Sands withdrew with lingering knee pain. The number two seed Viktoria Kuzmova is into the second round with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 win over Dalila Jakupovic. Laura Siegemund and Aliona Bolsova, the number six and seven seeds respectively also cleared their first round hurdles. The opening round continues Tuesday. Here\u2019s a look at four opening round matches and predictions for who will move on to the second round.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Anastasija Sevastova vs Ana Bogdan<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head: <\/strong>Sevastova 0-1 Bogdan (2017 Bucharest Open)<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1159905727\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 81.986534% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/1159905727?et=r__es3JwQsJBHmPJDMzmOw&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=cizZ6e3Fwr3-U20dJxeUmh7CMLYfwShzSFvPMj7YQaU=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"487\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Surely Anasatasija Sevastova will welcome the return to clay. The Latvian\u2019s Wimbledon campaign was cut short by American Danielle Collins, in large part due to her faltering serve which was broken eight times. Clay seems to bring out the best in Sevastova as evidenced by her bid to defend her 2018 Bucharest Open title.<\/p>\n<p>Ana Bogdan will have the crowd support behind her, playing on her home Country\u2019s soil. That\u2019s certainly a good thing as 2019 hasn\u2019t been the Romanian\u2019s year. A capable clay courter, Bogdan was the runner-up in Saint-Gaudens, France at May\u2019s ITF clay court event. Furthermore, Bogdan bounced Sevastova at this very tournament in 2017. Some very positive take-aways for the 26-year-old Romanian. This should be a very competitive match, but I think it swings the Latvian\u2019s favor in the end.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Anastasija Sevastova in three<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Arantxa Rus vs Veronika Kudermetova<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head: <\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1024865546\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 61.952858% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/1024865546?et=rC_eapLzRkNxz-EQrWi3Nw&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=OFRH-jAA7S0De-lfwDe1ic6Jrc5k8LP516tvS1hPJEc=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"368\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Arantxa Rus comes into the Bucharest Open with a 1-3 record on clay. The Netherlands woman squared off against Johanna Larsson in Bastad, where she was dismantled 1-6, 0-6. A dismal result for the 28-year-old. Rus makes a decent showing on the Challenger level, but will lack the weapons and skill to compete on this level.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side of the net is Veronika Kudermetova, the number three seed. An accomplished doubles player, Kudermetova won\u2019t be afraid to end points on her terms. Expect the Russian to move in on any short balls, in what should be an easy opener for Kudermetova.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction:\u00a0Kudermetova in two<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Alexandra Cadantu vs Kristyna Pliskova<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head:<\/strong> Cadantu 0-1 Pliskova<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1157343264\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 66.66667% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/1157343264?et=fFJL43H0R19kY5ljYAt99g&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=kbJWUCtAfjQ6R0WccDZNjFaMqY0NFJNPLUVu8axQz4A=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Alexandra Cadantu has achieved relative success in a number of ITF events. The Romanian obviously has talent, but hasn\u2019t yet broke through at the tour level. Cadantu came through in her only meeting against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2019\/06\/19\/kristyna-pliskova-earns-first-top-5-win-karolina-birmingham\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Kristyna Pliskova<\/a>, and she\u2019ll have the Romanian crowd\u2019s support. That alone should help Cadantu elevate her game. Pliskova has chalked up a lot of first or second round main draw exits. Not since Lugano (May 2019) has the Czech had a deep run. I give the edge to Cadantu based on history and the boisterous support of the Romanian crowd.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction:\u00a0Cadantu in three<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Sorana Cirstea vs Jaqueline Cristian<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head:<\/strong> First meeting<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1154774427\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 71.21212% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/1154774427?et=f_I5KP5BQnd5fFIay_lDdw&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=-GuYuNurV5AlsqejEaeTbJzfnLemCkf7VH6BJenNDvk=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"423\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The All-Romanian match-up between Sorana Cirstea and Jacqueline Cristian. On one side, you have the experienced Cirstea, the tournament\u2019s number five seed. Cristian is ranked outside the Top 200 and her matches have been confined mostly to the Challenger level. The 21-year-old brought in a win in Grado in May. Certainly a confidence booster, but not near enough to oust the tournament tough Cirstea.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction:\u00a0 Cirstea in two<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo:<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1153313058\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 66.66667% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/1153313058?et=yPccpnN1RWxvYvUCdbj-Hg&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=VbNAB6w3udqJ3RYMJCqCKG1qE81tKzIbTNjPm6BvbbM=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sixth edition of the BRD Bucharest Open is underway. Taking to the court on Tuesday is Anastasija Sevastova, hoping to defend her title. Several withdrawals have opened up the draw. Tamara Zidansek is out with a viral injury and Bethanie Mattek-Sands withdrew with lingering knee pain. 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