{"id":19461,"date":"2019-08-31T16:00:43","date_gmt":"2019-08-31T20:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/?p=19461"},"modified":"2019-08-31T17:47:45","modified_gmt":"2019-08-31T21:47:45","slug":"us-open-womens-day-7-predictions-williams-martic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2019\/08\/31\/us-open-womens-day-7-predictions-williams-martic\/","title":{"rendered":"US Open Women\u2019s Day 7 Predictions Including Serena Williams vs Petra Martic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just 16 women remain in contention at the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/us-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US Open<\/a>. Eight of those players will do battle on Sunday for a place in the quarterfinals and here at LWOT we are offering predictions for all four of the matches, which includes a mouth-watering clash between Madison Keys and Elina Svitolina, as well as Serena Williams battle with the in-form Petra Martic. Offering their picks for Sunday\u2019s clashes are Tracey Essex, and Jim Smith.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>US Open Day Seven Predictions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Madison Keys vs Elina Svitolina<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Tracey: The easy power for which Madison Keys is known now has an added element &#8211; control. The aggressive, hard hitter is no longer racking up unforced errors. The American is waiting for the right ball to pull the trigger and that makes her nearly unbeatable. Elina Svitolina has been strong at this tournament and it\u2019s impressive that the Ukrainian hasn\u2019t dropped a set yet and wasn\u2019t threatened by Dayana Yastremska\u2019s power. But I see a focused Madison Keys being too much for the fifth seed.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Keys in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Jim: This should be a superb match. Both women have made terrific starts to their US Open campaigns, with Svitolina delivering one of her best performances in recent years to beat her compatriot Dayana Yastremska 6-2 6-0. Keys, meanwhile, won an all-American battle with Sofia Kenin, though she was perhaps fortunate that the younger woman was so profligate with her break-point chances. Svitolina does not look like she will be in such a forgiving mood.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Svitolina in 3<br \/>\n<a id=\"25Q_VBYYR61-woQMTLHJOQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1170764637\" target=\"_blank\" 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:'25Q_VBYYR61-woQMTLHJOQ',sig:'ZTYrSvrBbkQZNuk-vXQp1Iwe0fiXi0-AK6uJFJNjpTw=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1170764637',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Johanna Konta vs Karolina Pliskova<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Tracey: When Karolina Pliskova is focused and executing her shots, she can beat anyone. It\u2019s those lapses which continue to cost her game, sets and matches. The Czech was pushed to a decider in her third round clash against Ons Jabeur, thanks to a second set let down. Against an in-form Johanna Konta, Pliskova can\u2019t afford such a lapse. The Brit has dropped only six games in her last two matches which should cause Pliskova some concern. Perhaps that\u2019s the wake up call Pliskova needs, as any lapse will be punished by Britain\u2019s #1. Expect the Czech to come out sharp, and using that big serve to bounce the Brit.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Pliskova in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Jim: This is another clash that is almost too close to call. Pliskova may be the higher ranked player, but she has not made the most convincing of starts to her US Open campaign. Konta, in contrast, is <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/2019\/06\/16\/konta-i-think-it-was-more-than-just-paris-ive-been-playing-at-a-good-level-consistently\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">having a great season<\/a> and has been electric so far in New York, particularly in her last two matches, as she has dropped just six games in total. Pliskova will, of course, be a real step up in quality, but it is one the Briton looks to be in good shape to make.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Konta in 3<br \/>\n<a id=\"bT_OkQ7CS2FYd9_wPmjfWg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1171184947\" target=\"_blank\" 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:'bT_OkQ7CS2FYd9_wPmjfWg',sig:'qR116GwICQCTc44ZeLS3LdoQmaUDPL95XCtEHz_rg0M=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1171184947',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Serena Williams vs Petra Martic<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Tracey: There\u2019s a reason why Serena Williams is a 23-time Slam champion. She is the most dominating server in the game. But, there\u2019s also a reason why the American superstar hasn\u2019t yet found her 24th title. Double faults and unforced errors can creep into Serena\u2019s game, opening the door for her opponents. Against Petra Martic, an in-form player who\u2019s dominated her last two matches, Serena will need to come out focused and firing. But when Serena is determined and playing to win, winning is almost always exactly what she does.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Williams in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Jim: Barring the first set of her second-round clash with Caty McNally, Williams has looked impressive indeed so far at the US Open. I still have reservations about the likelihood of her winning the title, but she is certainly looking back to something to approaching her best. And whilst Martic has had a great season, she looks ill-prepared to contend with the power of Williams.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Williams in 2<br \/>\n<a id=\"Sg-LljYiSMhj87VLrgxvkw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1171234686\" target=\"_blank\" 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:'Sg-LljYiSMhj87VLrgxvkw',sig:'hNaSz3MRdllDIbSmhjI1z69PdkzWSmIsN3K8sX__dB4=',w:'594px',h:'385px',items:'1171234686',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Wang Qiang vs Ash Barty<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Tracey: Ashleigh Barty is simply too strong for most opponents. The second seed dominated her third-round match against Maria Sakkari. What most expected to be a tough encounter for Barty was anything but, as Barty\u2019s slice forced so many errors leaving the Grecian with no answers. Wang Qiang has played well to reach the round of 16. But, this is where her run ends. Wang lacks any weapons to threaten an in-form Barty and the Aussie looks in the mood for another <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/2019\/06\/08\/ash-barty-wins-first-career-grand-slam-the-2019-french-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">deep run at a Major<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Barty in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Jim: Barty has been making quiet, but increasingly assured progress through the draw at the US Open, with her 7-5 6-3 win over the dangerous Sakkari surely her best of the tournament so far. She will face another test up against Wang, who is yet to drop a set in New York. But Barty is not ranked world #2 for nothing. Expect her to prove too strong for the 18<sup>th<\/sup> seed.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Barty in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Main photo:<br \/>\n<a id=\"sbCJBa6AS8R9rh4-13SJpA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1171178652\" target=\"_blank\" 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:'sbCJBa6AS8R9rh4-13SJpA',sig:'8290TZfKC6g5KAV9b57hfRe6K0p4ApN7cgtCJe6rxGQ=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1171178652',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just 16 women remain in contention at the US Open. 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