{"id":23048,"date":"2020-01-15T10:44:50","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T15:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/?p=23048"},"modified":"2020-01-15T10:44:50","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T15:44:50","slug":"hobart-international-quarterfinal-predictions-kudermetova-muguruza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2020\/01\/15\/hobart-international-quarterfinal-predictions-kudermetova-muguruza\/","title":{"rendered":"Hobart International Quarterfinal Predictions Including Veronika Kudermetova vs Garbine Muguruza"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re down to the last eight ladies whose quest for the title is still alive at the Hobart International. Yesterday, sixth seeded Magda Linette fell in straight sets to a motivated Lauren Davis. Also dismissed was Kristyna Pliskova, whose powerful lefty forehand often missed its mark.<\/p>\n<p>Who will punch their ticket to the semifinals?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Hobart International Quarterfinal Predictions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Lauren Davis vs Zhang Shuai<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head: <\/strong>Davis 1-1 Zhang<\/p>\n<p>Lauren Davis and Zhang Shuai meet in the quarterfinal in Hobart. With two players whose games are hallmarked by long rallies and good movement, expect this one to last a while. In her last match, Davis came through in straight sets. The American exited Poland\u2019s Magda Linette with her barrage of balls. Linette was unable to keep pace building points with Davis\u2019 speed. It was a determined and gritty performance from Davis.<\/p>\n<p>Zhang dropped the first set to Kateryna Kozlova, but stormed back to take the next two sets dropping just three games. The Chinese can deconstruct her opponents\u2019 games to find a way to win. Sure, it may take a set for Zhang to figure it out. But, Zhang has the ability to do just that.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Zhang in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"CZFknwpiTEZxo3wMFTfnyw\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1199607808\" 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:'CZFknwpiTEZxo3wMFTfnyw',sig:'1LERr_hkCVvtTaSiH1DDFDF-t1wAqdkJDrOK-51ICyE=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1199607808',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Elise Mertens vs Heather Watson<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head: <\/strong>Mertens 3-0 Watson<\/p>\n<p>Elise Mertens shows no signs of leaving Hobart anytime soon. The Belgian has yet to drop a set en route to her quarterfinal berth. Against Viktoria Kuzmova, Mertens gave up a single game in her commanding win. While Heather Watson has done well to reach the quarterfinals, it\u2019s doubtful that she can go toe to toe with an inform Mertens.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Mertens in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"_Dujn1RKTMBqNAZudNdprw\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1199639782\" 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:'_Dujn1RKTMBqNAZudNdprw',sig:'z295CdkHjrwAFfTgLKU--Srq9La7870Dw7nRuUzBGws=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'1199639782',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Elena Rybakina vs Lizette Cabrera<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head:<\/strong> Rybakina 1-0 Cabrera<\/p>\n<p>The Australian crowd was deafening when their countrywoman exited Kristyna Pliskova. In a three set battle, Lizette Cabrera used her powerful forehand to exploit Pliskova\u2019s deficient movement. Blasting winners up the line and wrong-footing the Czech, the Aussie turned in a powerful and confident performance. Can she do the same when she squares off against Elena Rybakina?<\/p>\n<p>Rybakina has yet to concede a set in Hobart. The Kazakh has been spraying winners off both wings and spot on service. She may yield a set as she works through the Aussie\u2019s strategic power. Yet, directing shots to the Cabrera weaker backhand wing will yield the results to reach the semis.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Rybakina in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"1meS5grpRLhsADFOMlPWcw\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1199623336\" 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:'1meS5grpRLhsADFOMlPWcw',sig:'R_dlozVMhndRmPPdm5NzHORitLNf5WKDjdrnE_z-OIw=',w:'594px',h:'427px',items:'1199623336',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Veronika Kudermetova vs Garbine Muguruza<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head: <\/strong>First meeting<\/p>\n<p>Garbine Muguruza is returning to the championship form which saw her claim to Slam titles and reach World #1. Of course, there are some lapses when the Spaniard doesn\u2019t play her best. But, it far above her <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/2019\/11\/29\/garbine-muguruza-2019-season-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2019 level<\/a>. Overall, a great start to 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Veronika Kudermetova has yet to drop a set. In fact, the Russian has yielded a mere 11 games in two matches. It\u2019s obvious that Kudermetova is playing solid, in form tennis. Though, that may well change as Muguruza will present the biggest challenge thus far.<\/p>\n<p>With two strong, aggressive hitters, this match should move quickly. It will be interesting to see if Muguruza\u2019s mental fortitude will withstand the Kudermetova onslaught. I think we\u2019re looking at three set battle, but Muguruza will prevail.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Muguruza in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Main Photo from Getty.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Disagree with our Hobart International Quarterfinal Predictions? As always, feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re down to the last eight ladies whose quest for the title is still alive at the Hobart International. Yesterday, sixth seeded Magda Linette fell in straight sets to a motivated Lauren Davis. Also dismissed was Kristyna Pliskova, whose powerful lefty forehand often missed its mark. Who will punch their ticket to the semifinals? 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