{"id":33722,"date":"2021-03-09T01:08:59","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T06:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=33722"},"modified":"2021-03-09T01:08:59","modified_gmt":"2021-03-09T06:08:59","slug":"wta-guadalajara-day-2-predictions-fernandez-vs-kalinskaya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2021\/03\/09\/wta-guadalajara-day-2-predictions-fernandez-vs-kalinskaya\/","title":{"rendered":"WTA Guadalajara Open Day 2 Predictions \u2013 Including Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Kalinskaya"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The second installment of the Guadalajara Open will conclude opening round matches Tuesday, and the field of 32 will be culled to 16. It took Anna Karolina Schmiedlova only an hour and 20 minutes send the fifth seed, Nio Hibino, packing with a 6-1, 7-5 loss. Coco Vandeweghe\u2019s comeback was cut short thanks to Mihaela Buzarnescu. Here\u2019s a look at<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2021\/03\/09\/wta-guadalajara-open-day-2-predictions-podoroska-vs-olmos\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"> all eight of the Day 2 matches in Guadalajara<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>WTA Abierto Zapopan Day 2 Predictions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Anna Blinkova vs Tamara Zidansek<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head: <\/strong>Blinkova 1-0 Zidansek<\/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\/1304908057\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 64.47812% 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\/1304908057?et=_LVqWgqtTjBsaarUvo13cg&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=SuG2WnkT9Xdt7PuO3XjcaPv2kFjT4BZl4v0nIM9mhx8=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"383\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Anna Blinkova is the third seed at the Abierto Zapopan. Yet, that didn\u2019t give her the easiest of openers. The World #70 will skirmish against Slovenia\u2019s Tamara Zidansek, an anything but straightforward start to her Guadalajara campaign. While Blinkova is the higher ranked of the two, she has far fewer wins than her opponent.<\/p>\n<p>Zidansek holds 13 ITF trophies, compared to Blinkova\u2019s 3 ITF wins. Both are on the hunt for their first WTA title. It\u2019s clear that Zidansek can find the way to win. Expect Zidansek to provide Blinkova with a stern test in what is almost certain to be a three-set bout. Yet, Blinkova should be able to battle through this one. If the third seed makes it through, she will face another challenge, as she\u2019ll most likely meet Caty McNally in the second round.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Blinkova in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Eugenie Bouchard vs Caroline Dolehide<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head: <\/strong>Bouchard 1-0 Dolehide<\/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\/1299888174\" 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\/1299888174?et=AAwXHSZiTWdJF3k7vbSpkQ&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=J6m7o_zeybYxiK3TUY6K7DjpxPjafLePDgQX7PqzImo=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>I \u00a0won\u2019t make a prediction based on the head to head. Eugenie Bouchard\u2019s and Caroline Dolehide\u2019s only match was played on grass in 2018. In their second meeting, expect a close contest, but with a different result.<\/p>\n<p>Dolehide reached the main draw through qualifiers, where the American defeated Olga Govortsova in three tight sets. While her greatest success has come in doubles, it has served to enhanced her singles game &#8211; easily playing from anywhere in the court and ending points on her terms. A powerful whip-action forehand and consistency will undoubtedly trouble Bouchard. However, her backhand remains her Achilles heel. If Bouchard can consistently find that weaker wing, it\u2019ll be trouble for the American.<\/p>\n<p>Bouchard recently signed an endorsement deal with New Balance, calling it a \u201cnew chapter\u201d. Yet, her results seem to be on the same trajectory of the old chapter. Bouchard fell in qualifiers for the Australian Open; and, after receiving a Wild Card into the Lyon Open, the 27-year-old Canadian was handed a 7-6, 6-2 loss by Aliaksandra Sasnovich. It\u2019s questionable whether Bouchard will ever reach her 2014 success. Playing in only her second main draw of 2021, Guadalajara may well see Bouchard\u2019s second main draw loss of the year.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Dolehide in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Aliona Bolsova vs Kaja Juvan<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head: <\/strong>Bolsova 1-0 Juvan<\/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\/1301873773\" 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\/1301873773?et=WpMiVJzQSDFwRY_0UrDkYw&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=RimxhH4c2pr96IvICjs84fM7kIITjy7P77W7j-etqGU=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Aliona Bolsova will be playing in her third match of 2021, with a record of 1-2. No doubt, it will be another challenging outing for the Spaniard. Bolsova will begin her campaign against the eighth seed, Kaja Juvan. Expect Bolsova\u2019s first round losses to continue.<\/p>\n<p>Juvan comes to Guadalajara with a 7-3, win-loss record. Her losses came against the game\u2019s elite \u2013 French Open Champion Iga Swiatek, Australian Open finalist Jennifer Brady, and teen phenom Coco Gauff. In fact, Juvan should be considered a serious contender for this title.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Juvan in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Kalinskaya <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head: <\/strong>First meeting (outside of exhibition)<\/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\/1199218790\" 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\/1199218790?et=TWLV7docRQlAfzWT4DstZQ&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=TA8YAJVGwVn2Biy2LuEfeuQkVhjSjmuWP3oOJKJRjSs=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Seeded seventh, Canada\u2019s rising teen Leylah Fernandez will face a competitive bout against Russia\u2019s Anna Kalinskaya. In a pandemic induced shutdown, Fernandez and Kalinskaya squared off in an exhibition. The Canadian had to dig deep to overcome a set deficit and defeat the Russian. You can expect this match to be equally enthralling.<\/p>\n<p>Neither player is seeing a strong start in 2021. So, this tournament could be the catalyst to their year. Fernandez is the oddsmakers favorite to win, and I&#8217;d have to agree.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Fernandez in 2<\/em><\/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\/1278281945\" 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\/1278281945?et=CzunGPtfTmlvGLgXBHK9Sg&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=J9Uv4CbHd5IqF8egw34gkL3CThacLNh5XnwhEdBKRr0=&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 second installment of the Guadalajara Open will conclude opening round matches Tuesday, and the field of 32 will be culled to 16. 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