We’re down to the semifinals in Guadalajara, but perhaps not with the four contenders you expected to see. Still, there should be plenty of entertaining tennis on semifinals day at the WTA Guadalajara Open. But who will book their place in the final?<\/p>\n
Head-to-head: <\/strong>first meeting<\/p>\n Eugenie Bouchard has demonstrated the power and accuracy of her inside-out forehand time and again this week. Almost every short ball Catherine McNally gave up in the last eight was punished by a cleverly angled winner from the Canadian’s racket. It was an impressive outing for Bouchard. The resurgent 27-year-old ran down drop shots, got back quickly for deft lobs and hit winners off running forehands. This is perhaps the best Bouchard has played in years. If she can maintain this level, the title is likely to be within reach.<\/p>\n Elisabetta Cocciaretto will not make it easy for Bouchard, however. The Italian has been exemplary on break point opportunities throughout the week at the WTA Guadalajara Open and in her quarterfinal clash against Lauren Davis, she converted on 83% of her break-point chances. Any deficiencies in Bouchard\u2019s serve will give the qualifier the opening she needs. But, with Bouchard in such sharp form Cocciaretto surely will be hard pressed to match the former-world #5<\/a>.<\/p>\n Prediction<\/i>: Bouchard in 2
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