{"id":19085,"date":"2019-08-25T12:03:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-25T16:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/?p=19085"},"modified":"2019-08-25T00:50:20","modified_gmt":"2019-08-25T04:50:20","slug":"us-open-day-1-womens-predictions-svitolina-osuigwe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2019\/08\/25\/us-open-day-1-womens-predictions-svitolina-osuigwe\/","title":{"rendered":"US Open Day 1 Women&#8217;s Predictions&#8211;Including Elina Svitolina vs Whitney Osuigwe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The US Open is here! It&#8217;s the end of the 2019 Grand Slam season. Who will take home the trophy in New York? To start, we have to see who will win on Day 1. We&#8217;re here to predict as many matches as we can for you. In addition to this article, we also have four more sets of predictions. One features <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/2019\/08\/25\/us-open-day-1-womens-predictions-serena-williams-sharapova\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova<\/a>. Another headlines <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/2019\/08\/25\/us-open-day-1-womens-predictions-zheng-vs-venus-williams\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saisai Zheng vs Venus Williams<\/a>. The third highlights <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/2019\/08\/25\/us-open-day-1-womens-predictions-kenin-vandeweghe\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sofia Kenin vs Coco Vandeweghe<\/a>. And the fourth features <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/2019\/08\/25\/us-open-day-1-womens-predictions-keys-doi\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Madison Keys vs Misaki Doi<\/a>. Predicting today are myself (Yesh Ginsburg), Tracey Essex, and Brett Margolies.<\/p>\n<h2>US Open Day 1 Women&#8217;s Predictions<\/h2>\n<h4>Karolina Pliskova vs Tereza Martincova<\/h4>\n<p><em>Tracey:<\/em><br \/>\nKarolina Pliskova will square off against compatriot and qualifier Tereza Martincova. The opener should be an easy win for Pliskova, the #3 seed. It should allow her to build momentum in what should be a deep run for the World #3.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Pliskova in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Brett:<\/em><br \/>\nPliskova is always one of those players you need to put on upset alert early in Grand Slams. She&#8217;s up against fellow Czech player Tereza Martincova, who came through qualifying. I can see Pliskova struggling here, but should be able to get the win.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Pliskova in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Yesh:<\/em><br \/>\nThere&#8217;s not too much to say about this match. Pliskova is just so much better than her opponent. Expect this to be a good warmup for the Czech here.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Pliskova in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"7nsXFBL9RiN9JPgjAxuy4w\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1168457660\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'7nsXFBL9RiN9JPgjAxuy4w',sig:'gEFxvKClx8GDpt1Q6oh3O-sEB1zxELX6ryR5opQ2kRs=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1168457660',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Eugenie Bouchard vs Anastasija Sevastova<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Tracey:<\/em><br \/>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/2018\/04\/18\/glory-misery-went-wrong-eugenie-bouchard\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">once-rising star<\/a> Eugenie Bouchard hasn\u2019t made it past the first round at a tournament since February\u2019s Dubai Open. The Canadian was once one of the most promising young players on the WTA Tour. Now, it seems when Bouchard is mentioned, it has nothing to do with tennis \u2013 an unfortunate aspect to this once-promising talent. Against the Latvian veteran, Bouchard would need a powerful and clean performance. Sevastova is not a hard court superstar, but she is the World #12 for a reason \u2013 a 26-18 win-loss record for 2019 and one title. I see little chance for the Canadian to trouble the Latvian\u2019s trip to the second round.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Sevastova in 2<\/em> <\/p>\n<p><em>Brett:<\/em><br \/>\nIf you&#8217;re a Eugenie Bouchard fan, you have to tune in right at the start of the US Open. Otherwise, you might miss seeing her play. Bouchard is first on against a tricky player in Sevastova who&#8217;s had success at the <a href=\"http:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/us-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US Open<\/a> in the past. The Canadian has to be low on confidence, coming in on an 11-match losing streak. Sevastova will move on to the second round.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Sevastova in 2<\/em> <\/p>\n<p><em>Yesh:<\/em><br \/>\nBouchard is in this tournament, which isn&#8217;t a given for her anymore. The Canadian has been very consistent at the bigger events this year. She has played well against a superior player, kept it close, but ultimately fell just short at the end. She&#8217;s been improving recently, though, and she likes the big venue. I think we could get an upset here.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Bouchard in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"toRzYwokTsNYg8UrVVlRaw\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1157570072\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'toRzYwokTsNYg8UrVVlRaw',sig:'X7jSwEBIDtSnknA88rvftkaabdPS_SifZ_5tteHGCBs=',w:'594px',h:'395px',items:'1157570072',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Petra Martic vs Tamara Zidansek<\/h4>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Tracey:<\/em><br \/>\nMartic is having a great 2019 and loves the hard courts. From her well-disguised drop shots to her precisely placed up-the-line winners, Martic has a great style to go far in Flushing Meadows. After defeating Zidansek in a come-from-behind win at the Istanbul Cup, Martic will need to remember to be patient against the  Slovenian counterpuncher. And, don\u2019t expect a clean, easy win for the Croat either. While Martic obviously learned some lessons, Zidansek will take advantage of any opportunity Martic gives. I expect this one will go the distance, but Martic should come good.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Martic in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Brett:<\/em><br \/>\nPetra Martic is typically a player that performs well at slams, but she&#8217;s never really had success in New York. She&#8217;s only advanced past the first round twice. Zidansek will be playing in her first match on hard courts this summer which doesn&#8217;t bode well for her. I don&#8217;t think Martic goes deep at the US Open, but she should get through this one.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Martic in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Yesh:<\/em><br \/>\nZidansek was a very quiet revelation this year, but that was mostly on the clay. Then again, Martic&#8217;s best performances also came on this surface. Expect a surprisingly good match, but I think the favorite will survive it.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Martic in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"SpFY1AGIQwZT3qRlxEagiw\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1157571034\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'SpFY1AGIQwZT3qRlxEagiw',sig:'yPpyxs8Y0uUlYl47jnc9ijuNeK78aGJVRxZZQI5Pa3I=',w:'594px',h:'406px',items:'1157571034',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Elina Svitolina vs Whitney Osuigwe<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Tracey:<\/em><br \/>\nWhitney Osuigwe will have the hearts and minds of the rowdy New York crowd behind her. It\u2019ll be a \u201cfeel good\u201d moment for the 17-year-old on home soil. But, Osuigwe\u2019s limited experience against one of the game\u2019s top talents is just too big of an ask at this point in the American\u2019s career. I expect big things from the former #1 Junior, but it won\u2019t be this moment. While the Svitolina serve has tendency to go off the rails, her stellar movement and experience give her enough tools to build a win.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Svitolina in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Brett:<\/em><br \/>\nThis is a rough draw for Whitney Osuigwe who I thought could make a run with a good draw. Svitolina has found form throughout the U.S. hard court swing with deep runs in Toronto and Cincinnati. I don&#8217;t think she&#8217;ll have any problems here.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Svitolina in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Yesh:<\/em><br \/>\nI really like Osuigwe here. The setting is perfect. She is definitely talented enough. And she has to want to recapture some of the attention that Coco Gauff is eating up. Osuigwe is just as likely to be America&#8217;s next top star as Gauff is. Don&#8217;t sell her short. Ultimately, though, Svitolina is too good and experienced. She&#8217;ll come through in a very tight one.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Svitolina in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Main Photo:<br \/>\n<a id=\"H70O4EwJRkpXx5_-wEY6Fg\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1160482125\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'H70O4EwJRkpXx5_-wEY6Fg',sig:'8e6T_NxGy4AI1oQdwtHcUZNq5egVT8TPjyyap60IFJ0=',w:'594px',h:'461px',items:'1160482125',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US Open is here! It&#8217;s the end of the 2019 Grand Slam season. Who will take home the trophy in New York? To start, we have to see who will win on Day 1. We&#8217;re here to predict as many matches as we can for you. 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